Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: U.S. Government Shuts Down Streaming Websites

100 in 100: Golden Tate (23 of 100)

Tate was a two-sport college athlete for The Fighting Irish. He played Wide Receiver for the football team and Center Field for the baseball team. After Head Football Coach Charlie Weis resigned, both Tate and Quarterback Jimmy Clausen declared for the NFL Draft which is being held on April 22nd-24th at Radio Music Hall in  New York City. Tate could very well find himself being drafted on Day 1, but if not, he is a shoe in for a Day 2 selection.

Tate's Sophomore and Junior Season's were by and far his most productive. He didn't get much of a chance his Freshman season and only had 6 Catches. Tate is a multi-facet talent that can hurt the opposition in multiple areas. He is a true athlete and will benefit a team in a few different areas which makes him somewhat of a commodity.

Below, we'll look at Tate's Highlights, Stats, Awards and Honors, and Projections

Star-divide

 

Tate in this video demonstrates multiple times why he will be a relatively high draft pick. He has exceptional hands and makes some very athletic plays on offense as well as special teams.

 

AWARDS AND HONORS:

  • 2008 First Team All-Independent
  • 2009 Biletnikoff Award Winner
  • 2009 Wide Receiver Trophy
  • 2009 AFCA First Team All-American

CAREER STATS:

Stats Overview Receiving Rushing Fumbles
YEAR REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
2007 6 131 21.8 43 1 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0
2008 58 1080 18.6 69 10 5 37 7.4 24 1 0 0
2009 93 1496 16.1 78 15 25 186 7.4 33 2 0 0
2009 Regular Season Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles
DATE OPP RESULT   REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
9/5 Nevada W 35-0 3 59 19.7 36 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0
9/12 @Michigan L 38-34 9 115 12.8 27 2 1 5 5.0 5 0 0 0
9/19 Michigan State W 33-30 7 127 18.1 54 1 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0 0
9/26 @Purdue W 24-21 5 57 11.4 17 0 9 55 6.1 15 1 0 0
10/3 Washington W 37-30 9 244 27.1 77 1 1 31 31.0 31 0 0 0
10/17 USC L 34-27 8 117 14.6 45 2 1 3 3.0 3 0 0 0
10/24 Boston College W 20-16 11 128 11.6 36 2 1 -2 -2.0 0 0 0 0
10/31 Washington State W 40-14 4 80 20.0 50 1 4 61 15.3 33 1 0 0
11/7 Navy L 23-21 9 132 14.7 31 1 2 2 1.0 3 0 0 0
11/14 @Pittsburgh L 27-22 9 113 12.6 22 1 2 2 1.0 5 0 0 0
11/21 Connecticut L 33-30 9 123 13.7 39 1 1 12 12.0 12 0 0 0
11/28 @Stanford L 45-38 10 201 20.1 78 3 1 15 15.0 15 0 0 0

 

SUMMARY AND PROJECTIONS:

Golden Tate, as mentioned above should be selected in the second half of the first round. There are a few teams that will heavily consider Tate as their very first selection. He is a game changer and has the potential to be a "pro-bowl" caliber player.

Possibilities -- 1st Round Teams; Bengals, Ravens, Cowboys, Chargers, Jets

Comment 44 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

That's a pretty impressive resume

Although I think the team has much bigger needs and I wonder if he fits McC’s profile of a Wide Receiver (I haven’t heard anything about this guy’s blocking), Tate would be a pretty solid option in the 2nd round. Anybody know about whether he returns kicks/punts?

Jason Hill is turning the corner!

by grantmp on Feb 3, 2010 1:36 PM PST reply actions  

I like him and his open field running ability

He kinda reminds me of Battle, honestly, if Battle had actually played WR in college and had a little more speed.

However, if he doesn’t learn to stop running into would-be tacklers completely upright, he’s gonna get destroyed in the NFL. It may work in college for you kid but some linebacker or safety’s gonna really open your eyes during training camp…

by foosball4949 on Feb 3, 2010 1:41 PM PST reply actions  

I'd like him in the 2nd-3rd

but I don’t think he’ll last past the second. He’s a good returner but depending on what we take in the 1st we may not be able to use our second on him

by foosball4949 on Feb 3, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

totally with you with the Battle comment.

Although I don’t know about Tate’s ability to muff punts. Battle was off the charts in that department.

Jason Hill is turning the corner!

by grantmp on Feb 3, 2010 5:15 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll wait for the combine to confirm this..

But I think Tate is a terrible route runner. He might have the natural football instincts to feel out the soft spots in a zone, but in the NFL I don’t see him getting open as a #1 nor #2 receiver. He’s really going to have to work on getting separation in man to man coverage before I’d want him on either of the 1st 2 days.

1.Trent Williams 1.Brandon Graham 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Andrew Quarless 5.John Jerry 6.Mike Kafka 7.Quinton Andrews 7.Preston Parker

by supraman on Feb 3, 2010 1:55 PM PST reply actions  

...and he's 5-11

Seems a little short by today’s WR standards.
He has great feet though, I can see him being an effective 3rd down back and return specialist- with some work in the slot as well.

by t p on Feb 3, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions  

what's that guy's name???

oh yeah…steve smith – wr – carolina = 5’9" 185

by swerv on Feb 3, 2010 10:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Don’t treat the exception as the rule.

I don't know about that, to the groin.

by howtheyscored on Feb 4, 2010 12:18 PM PST up reply actions  

This

His routes are very sloppy.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Feb 3, 2010 3:06 PM PST up reply actions  

During position drills

1.Trent Williams 1.Brandon Graham 2. Syd Thompson 3.Torell Troup 4.Andrew Quarless 5.John Jerry 6.Mike Kafka 7.Quinton Andrews 7.Preston Parker

by supraman on Feb 4, 2010 9:03 AM PST up reply actions  

Would be an incredible PR

He’s quick with great hands and a really good instinct for finding the ball and the endzone. But I don’t know if we use a high pick for someone who would basically be a one-dimensional player for us for the foreseeable future. Spiller is a more viable pick for not just his kick returning ability but for the versatility of the running game that we don’t necessarily have right now.

by Mangoman on Feb 3, 2010 2:29 PM PST reply actions  

Tate is sick

He looks like Hines Ward with better quicks. I guaranty this kid is a winner and will be some team’s #1 WR in a year or two. While he’s not tall, he is real strong, he high-points the ball, and looks like the best receiver after the catch in the draft. And for the record, I don’t like ND. If he’s there in the 2nd, we HAVE to take him

by jsteez on Feb 3, 2010 3:10 PM PST reply actions  

like Hines Ward

Yeah except for the physicality and size. Of course that’s really all Ward has, so…

Jason Hill is turning the corner!

by grantmp on Feb 3, 2010 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd love him in the 2nd...

but I doubt he’ll be there. His route aren’t great, his top-end speed isn’t the best and he is undersized. With that said, I think he has great hands, he moves well with the ball and he seems to be fearless when going over the middle. He can return kicks and punts and his name is perfect for our team… Golden.

by return2greatness on Feb 3, 2010 3:18 PM PST reply actions  

BTW

That Clausen kid ain’t too bad either. I was thinking when I was looking at the highlights that Golden’s QB does a decent bit to help him look good.

by Mangoman on Feb 3, 2010 4:03 PM PST reply actions  

Apparently some people think he has terrible mechanics

I think he’ll be a great player in the NFL.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Feb 4, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions  

For the love Arnaz Battle I cannot do it

We’re just about to exterminate that cockroach and someone is advocating bringing in version 2.0. Just say No to exotic named Golden Domer receivers. BTW, I know Battle played QB.

I have a strict rule about Notre Dame prospects. The common named ones you keep, strangely named ones you throw away. For example Tim Brown (Excellent), Raghib Ismail (Very Bad). That’s the two ends of the spectrum, you can figure out the rest.

by bignerd on Feb 3, 2010 5:23 PM PST reply actions  

No he's not

His lack of speed is a major concern.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Feb 4, 2010 1:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll wait for the combine and see how he does

  but right now I would want the Niners to trade down their 2nd first round pick for him and an extra pick.

   I really think he is going to be special in the NFL and would hate to see him go to another team. I know there are some criticisms but we’ll see what comes out of the combine.

by snowweasel30 on Feb 3, 2010 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Tate is solid

…too bad the niners need OL

by swerv on Feb 3, 2010 10:43 PM PST reply actions  

I'd take him....

as our return man and third receiver in the second round over Spiller in the first if we could get Clausen and an OT in the 1st. Otherwise, it’s Spiller and this guy doesn’t even get consideration.

by 9thevolution on Feb 4, 2010 7:40 AM PST reply actions  

Umm..

Why would we draft Clausen? To ruin Smith’s just-recently-restored confidence? Who are you… Mike Nolan?

by return2greatness on Feb 4, 2010 8:48 AM PST up reply actions  

NOT HIS FRAGILE CONFIDENCE! WON’T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!?

I don't know about that, to the groin.

by howtheyscored on Feb 4, 2010 12:19 PM PST up reply actions  

seriously. If dude can’t deal with competition he’s in the wrong line of work

by microwave donut on Feb 4, 2010 2:16 PM PST up reply actions  

no

It’s not about competition. It’s about his confidence. Anyone who is a 9ers fan knows how much Nolan played Smith. You can’t deny it. When your HC is throwing you under the bus to the media and basically calling you a pussy to your whole locker room, your confidence is going to be destroyed no matter who you are. It takes time to build that back up and Alex is finally at that point. To sign a veteran FA would be horrible and drafting another 1st round QB would be a waste of a pick. Suppose they draft Clausen and he is worse then Smith. Then what? Why wouldn’t you give Smith another year under Raye with Davis waiting in the wings?

Why buy the cow, when you get the sex for free?

by return2greatness on Feb 4, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions  

What is Clausen gonna do to ruin his confidence? Write him nasty letters? Dude would be brought in to compete.

by microwave donut on Feb 4, 2010 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

You can't read between the lines my main man?

It’s not Clausen that would destroy his confidence it’s the fact that a high draft pick has been spent on another QB after Sing said Smith is the starter. This whole conversation is a waste of energy because there is no way they draft a QB in the 1st round.

Why buy the cow, when you get the sex for free?

by return2greatness on Feb 5, 2010 6:26 AM PST up reply actions  

That's ridiculous

Why wouldn’t they draft a 1st round QB if he’s good. Clausen is one of the highest rated players OVERALL. He’s gonna be good and doesn’t have to start right away. Hell, if he’s better than Smith right out of the door, then let Smith ride the bench. Smith was Nolan’s choice, and while I’m remaining hopeful because I feel sorry for the guy, I won’t hold my breath. Niners need a real QB and I don’t think Davis is the answer. Anyone who does is investing too much stock in him.

by 9thevolution on Feb 5, 2010 6:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Umm...

Maybe because Clausen is a better QB than Smith??? That would be a pretty good reason for drafting him. Can I also remind you that Singletary has blatantly said he’ll jump for a better option if it presents itself.

by 9thevolution on Feb 4, 2010 1:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Clausen better?

How do you know? Did he have a better college carrer? Has he performed better in the NFL? Oh.. wait i know. Cause he went to ND right? Here’s to Brady Quinn.

by return2greatness on Feb 4, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions  

The Brady Quinn argument?

FAIL.

Charlie Weis didn’t even recruit Quinn.
And Clausen was MUCH better than Quinn at the college level.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Feb 4, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Is that right???

Quinn – 772 (comp) 1270 (att) 9931 (yds) 86 (TD) 24 (INT)

Clausen – 695 (comp) 1110 (att) 8148 (yds) 60 (TD) 27 (INT)

So how did Clausen have a MUCH better college career again?

Why buy the cow, when you get the sex for free?

by return2greatness on Feb 4, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions  

No kidding man

Just because Brady is bad and he went to ND automatically makes Clausen bad?? I guess that makes Mr. Montana that much more of a legend.

by Mangoman on Feb 4, 2010 2:46 PM PST up reply actions  

No

That’s not what I was saying. My argument was that you can’t automatically assume that Clausen will be good. Quinn had a better college career and look where that got him. Matt Leinart, if he would have come out in 2005 would have been the first pick I’m sure.. And what has he done?

There is no basis of comparison to say that Clausen is a better QB then Smith.. none. THAT was my argument.

Why buy the cow, when you get the sex for free?

by return2greatness on Feb 4, 2010 3:16 PM PST up reply actions  

OK you're right, there is no obvious comparison

Only because Clausen hasn’t played on the pro level yet. I presumed you were inferring Clausen will be a bad NFL QB only because Brady is bad.

However, as far as I can see no one actually said Clausen is better than Alex because he went to ND.

by Mangoman on Feb 4, 2010 5:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed

That was me being sarcastic… it’s unfortunate that sacrasim can’t be displayed through text.

Of course ND doesn’t make a QB bad, I was simply asking why 9thevolution said Clausen was better then Alex when he had no argument.

Why buy the cow, when you get the sex for free?

by return2greatness on Feb 5, 2010 6:28 AM PST up reply actions  

ok

You’re right that there is no evidence that he’s going to be better, but I don’t think it’s worth the opportunity to pass on a franchise QB if he’s there. Smith was lucky to be picked 1st because Nolan had no idea what he was doing. To make it worse, Nolan traded the top veteran QB we had and threw an unprepared kid to the lions as a rookie. Clausen is more NFL ready than Smith was and I believe he’ll be better in the long run.

by 9thevolution on Feb 5, 2010 6:48 AM PST up reply actions  

Now THAT...

is a valid argument and honestly… I wouldn’t be mad if they drafted Clausen. If Alex plays well next year then we have a potential Brees/Rivers dillema on our hands. I can’t be mad at that.

Why buy the cow, when you get the sex for free?

by return2greatness on Feb 5, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions  

PRO SPORTS IS NO PLACE FOR COMPETITION!

by microwave donut on Feb 4, 2010 9:50 AM PST reply actions  

/fail

supposed to be to the post above this one

by microwave donut on Feb 4, 2010 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Media Requests please email ninersnation@gmail.com

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Dave_small
Official NN NFL Draft FanPost
Images_small
Official Community Thread [1/25/2012] Is it manly to cry?
Small
How it happened and how it won't happen again
Atombomb_small
For those people that are sending Kyle Williams death threats
K_man_13_1_small
Clap. Clap. Clap. Hell yeah!

Recent FanPosts

135247361_display_image_small
Why I am Content With Our Receiving Corps
Small
Stevie Johnson to SF?
Small
2012 NFL Draft: A Cal Fan Breaks Down Cal Prospects
Dave_small
Super Bowl Prediction Game
Fgore_small
Can anything be done about these ridiculous ads?
Sac_inquisition_names_small
Some Non occurrences at the superbowl
1311615188930_small
Let's break down players from the college team(s) we follow
Small
National Signing Day
Small
Better than Alex Smith? Who's available?
Small
Someone else to blame besides Kyle Williams

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Head Ball Coach

Dave_small David Fucillo

Howtheyscoredcat_small howtheyscored

313483_2054510893373_1562580382_31984672_1965025_n_small James Brady

Coordinator

Pirates_small smileyman

Bowman_avi_sm_small Tre9er

Assistant Coach

Pixies_logo_small (Florida) Danny Tuccitto

Memento-lies_small urnext

Me_on_beach_small WesHanson

P_willy_america_small Dylan DeSimone

Officiating Crew

Jackalope_card_small wjackalope

These3words_small these3words

San-francisco-49ers-helmet-logo-©photofile_small LondonNiner

Joe_and_bill_small twolfe2

Images_small mcwagner

Thecatch3_small mikeinsp