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Carnell Tate Runs 4.53-Second 40-Yard Dash at February NFL Combine Ahead of Draft

Ohio State prospect Carnell Tate recorded a 4.53-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine in February, taking 19 steps. The 21-year-old from Chicago's West Garfield Park is set for the NFL draft starting April 23. Family and high school background provide context on his early life and relationships.

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NFL Combine Performance Espn.

53 seconds at the NFL combine in February. Tate took 19 steps during his 40-yard dash. The NFL draft begins on April 23. Tate is 21 years old.

Early Life and Family Carnell Tate

Grew up in the West Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago.

Ashley Griggs is Carnell Tate's mother. Carnell Tate's family called him 'Mister' when he was a kid, according to Astoria Griggs. LeSean Tate is Carnell Tate's father.

High School Connections

Nolan Baudo is a high school teammate of Carnell Tate who walked on at Ohio State.

Nolan Baudo met Carnell Tate the summer before their freshman year of high school at a Marist football camp, Baudo said. Nolan Baudo grew up on the south side of Chicago.

Carnell Tate and Nolan Baudo sat next to each other at practice and hung out after school playing video games, Baudo stated.

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    NFL draft begins.

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    Carnell Tate runs 4.53-second 40-yard dash at NFL combine, taking 19 steps.

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    Nolan Baudo meets Carnell Tate at Marist football camp before freshman year.

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  5. undated childhood

    Carnell Tate's family calls him 'Mister' as a kid.

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Potential Impact

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    Tate's combine performance may influence his draft position in the upcoming NFL draft.

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    Background on high school connections could highlight Tate's development path for scouts.

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    Family anecdotes provide personal context that might appear in draft profiles.

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