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Titans rookie Carnell Tate learning from veteran Calvin Ridley

From left, Tennessee Titans receivers Calvin Ridley and Carnell Tate stand together after Tuesday's practice during the team's preseason training camp in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
From left, Tennessee Titans receivers Calvin Ridley and Carnell Tate stand together after Tuesday's practice during the team's preseason training camp in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) From left, Tennessee Titans receivers Calvin Ridley and Carnell Tate stand together after Tuesday's practice during the team's preseason training camp in Nashville. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

By Teresa M Walker 5 min read

NASHVILLE — Look for Tennessee Titans rookie Carnell Tate during practice at training camp, and the former Ohio State standout can be found kneeling or standing next to veteran receiver Calvin Ridley, listening intently.

The No. 4 pick in April’s NFL draft is learning a new offense, trying to adjust to pro football, and picking up as much knowledge as possible from someone who knows both well.

“Oh, I try to pick Rid’s brain every chance I get, and I used to grow up watching Rid’s Alabama days,” Tate said. “Rid is an elite receiver, his moves are elite. So I try and soak up as much as possible from Rid.”

Tate is seen as Tennessee’s future at the position and arguably Cam Ward’s top target already as the Titans prepare to open their three-game preseason schedule Thursday night against the host San Francisco 49ers.

Ridley? Well, the Titans brought him in with a splashy free agent contract in 2024, and Ridley had to restructure that deal in March to stick around after an injury-plagued 2025 season.