a veteran Nicholls receiver whose best trait has long been reliability
Donovan Tate’s last clearly documented Nicholls production came in the 2011 season, when he returned from a knee injury and played in nine games, finishing with three catches for 54 yards[8]. Earlier, in the 2009 season, he started eight games and totaled 13 receptions for 159 yards, showing a steady, possession-style profile with 12.2 yards per catch[6][8]. The big sell here is toughness and experience: he rebounded from injury, has been trusted in the lineup, and brings a 6-foot-3 frame that can help a passing game in the trenches of contested catches[6][8].
