explosive Northern Illinois freshman still hunting his first true box-score breakout
Landon Tate enters 2026 as a compact, versatile NIU wideout with legit speed and return ability, plus a track record of big-play production in high school that hints at more than the early college stat line shows. At 5-foot-10, 181 pounds, he brings juice, toughness, and special-teams value, which can make him a sneaky fit for a team that wants a vertical threat who can also impact hidden yardage. The caution flag: his college production is still very limited, so he’s more projection and upside than proven receiver.
