"I think I'm a great football player. My speed ... the combine is one time, but ultimately I'm a great football player. When you put the pads on, it's another level."
"He's smooth, he's physical and he's going to be a guy that certainly can have an impact on Day 1 walking into a team."
"I'm a football player. I got the best route-running ability out there in the draft, probably in the country, even in the league."
Carnell Tate, a former Ohio State wide receiver, chose not to improve his 40-yard dash time at his pro day, deeming it overvalued. He focused on running routes and catching passes, asserting his all-around game. Tate believes he is a great football player, stating that performance in pads is more significant than combine times. He noted that teams have not raised speed concerns and cited successful receivers with slower times. Tate has met with several NFL teams and boasts impressive college stats, including 51 receptions for 875 yards and nine touchdowns.
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