Brandon Tate
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

North Carolina


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: North Carolina
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (14)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the New England Patriots in the 3rd round with the #19 pick.
An elite return prospect who could develop as a receiver down the road. By taking Tate after failing a drug test I don't want to hear how New England values character more than other teams.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC East - Apr 26 (Dan Wernery)
Meineke Car Care Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 25 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: A Title Chase Shake Up. - Oct 15 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Big Move Weekend Awaits - Oct 8 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Upsets Abound As Conference Play Begins - Sep 30 (Chris Maier)