Golden Tate was drafted No. 120 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #120
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
The pick
How Golden Tate came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1984 classAround pick 120
Who came off the board on either side of Golden Tate.
Auburn
South Carolina State
SMU · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Eastern Kentucky
Other WR picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee State
#276
Marcus Dowdell
WR · NO · 1992
Tennessee State
#279
Frank Pillow
WR · TB · 1988
Tennessee State
#121
Avion Black
WR · BUF · 2000
Tennessee State
#187
Patrick Robinson
WR · TEN · 1993
Tennessee State
#227
Clarence Jones
WR · JAX · 1996
Tennessee State
Other players named Golden Tate
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Golden Tate in the 1984 NFL Draft
Golden Tate is a Wide receiver out of Tennessee State selected No. 120 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Golden Tate drafted?
Golden Tate was selected No. 120 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/golden-tate.
What college did Golden Tate play for?
Golden Tate played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Golden Tate's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/golden-tate.