WR · New Orleans Saints
Brandon Tate
Age 38 · 185 cm (6'1") · 88 kg · Born Oct 5, 1987 · North Carolina
NFL career
2009
debut year
2018
last season
10
seasons
#87
jersey
College: North Carolina
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2009 to 2018 · 125 games.
Receiving
1,099yards
7touchdowns
71receptions
15.5YPC avg
Stats by season
10 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Receiving
| Year | Team | G | Rec | Targets | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | New England Patriots | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2010 | New England Patriots | 16 | 24 | 46 | 432 | 18.0 | 3 |
| 2011 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2012 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 13 | 25 | 211 | 16.2 | 1 |
| 2013 | Cincinnati Bengals | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Cincinnati Bengals | 15 | 17 | 26 | 193 | 11.4 | 1 |
| 2015 | Cincinnati Bengals | 15 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 29.5 | 1 |
| 2016 | Buffalo Bills | 15 | 8 | 11 | 117 | 14.6 | 0 |
| 2017 | Buffalo Bills | 13 | 6 | 14 | 81 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 2018 | New Orleans Saints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
Games during career · New Orleans Saints
Most recent results for the franchise while Brandon Tate was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
L
W
W
W
L
W
23–26 vs Rams
2018-20 · Jan 20, 2019 · PLAYOFF
W
20–14 vs Eagles
2018-19 · Jan 13, 2019 · PLAYOFF
L
14–33 vs Panthers
2018-17 · Dec 30, 2018 · REGULAR
W
31–28 vs Steelers
2018-16 · Dec 23, 2018 · REGULAR
W
12–9 @ Panthers
2018-15 · Dec 17, 2018 · REGULAR
W
28–14 @ Buccaneers
2018-14 · Dec 9, 2018 · REGULAR
L
10–13 @ Cowboys
2018-13 · Nov 29, 2018 · REGULAR
W
31–17 vs Falcons
2018-12 · Nov 22, 2018 · REGULAR
Other "Tate" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
10-year career
External profiles
North Carolina alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended North Carolina.
Jahvaree Ritzie
DE · 2026 · Steelers
Alijah Huzzie
CB · 2025 · Texans
Bryson Nesbit
TE · 2025 · Vikings
Joaquin Davis
WR · 2025 · Vikings
Kaimon Rucker
LB · 2025 · Ravens
Omarion Hampton
RB · 2025 · Chargers
Power Echols
LB · 2025 · Texans
Timothy McKay
OT · 2025 · Commanders
Willie Lampkin
G · 2025 · Eagles
Amari Gainer
LB · 2024 · Patriots
2009 NFL Draft · Round 3 class
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#70
#70
#70
#71
#72
#73
#74
Shonn Greene
RB · NYJ
#66
Bradley Fletcher
DB · STL
#67
Alex Magee
DE · KAN
#68
Jarron Gilbert
DT · CHI
#69
Jason Williams
LB · DAL
#70
Michael Johnson
FS · CIN
#70
Michael Johnson
DE · CIN
#70
Michael Johnson
LB · CIN
#71
Matt Shaughnessy
OLB · OAK
#72
Terrance Knighton
NT · JAX
#73
Derek Cox
CB · JAX
#74
Glen Coffee
RB · SFO
WR peers of the era
Other WRs who debuted within five seasons of Brandon Tate.
Aaron Rhea
Debut 2009 · Vikings
Andy Strickland
Debut 2009 · #15 · Falcons
Austin Collie
Debut 2009 · #10 · Patriots
Brandon Gibson
Debut 2009 · #13 · Patriots
Brennan Marion
Debut 2009 · Dolphins
Brian Hartline
Debut 2009 · #83 · Browns
Brian Robiskie
Debut 2009 · #87 · Falcons
Britt Davis
Debut 2009 · Patriots