COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carnell Tate is an overnight sensation — three years in the making — for top-ranked Ohio State.

The Chicago native, who began his high school career at Marist, arrived in Columbus in January 2023 after finishing at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

He was a five-star wide receiver prospect, per 247Sports, but what else is new? Brian Hartline has made a habit of signing those since he became the full-time receivers coach at his alma mater in 2019.

That means one typically does not just show up at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and expect to start — but Hartline has shown a willingness to reward those who put in the work with playing time, no matter their age.

Tate impressed the coaching staff enough to be part of the rotation as a freshman, and he caught 18 passes for 264

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