Golden Tate - Career History

Date of Birth: August 2, 1988
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
College: University of Notre Dame

Professional Career

• Seattle Seahawks (2010-2013)
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
  • Played a key role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVIII victory in 2014.
  • Recorded a career-high 64 receptions for 898 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2013.
• Detroit Lions (2014-2017)
  • Signed a 5-year contract worth $31 million in March 2014.
  • Achieved a career-high 99 receptions in 2014, totaling 1,331 receiving yards.
  • Selected to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and was named a Second-Team All-Pro.
• Philadelphia Eagles (2018)
  • Traded to the Eagles during the 2018 season.
  • Contributed to the Eagles' offense during their playoff run, finishing the season with 30 receptions for 278 yards and 1 touchdown.
• New York Giants (2019-2020)
  • Signed a four-year contract worth $37.5 million in March 2019.
  • In 2019, recorded 49 receptions for 676 yards and 6 touchdowns.
• Tennessee Titans (2021)
  • Joined the Titans in 2021, primarily providing veteran leadership and depth at the wide receiver position.
  • Played in 3 games before being released in October 2021.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Super Bowl Champion (XLVIII with Seattle Seahawks).
• Pro Bowl selection (2014).
• Second-Team All-Pro (2014).
• Notable for his exceptional yards after catch (YAC) ability and versatility as a receiver.
• Amassed over 600 receptions, 7,000 receiving yards, and 40+ touchdowns throughout his career.

Legacy

Golden Tate is recognized for his explosive playing style and ability to make big plays. His contributions to the teams he played for, especially his time with the Seahawks and Lions, have solidified his reputation as a skilled wide receiver in the NFL.