Robert Tate (born October 19, 1973) is a retired American football cornerback and return specialist. Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and the Arizona Cardinals. Tate played in college for the University of Cincinnati. Originally a wide receiver, he was converted to defensive back upon entering the NFL. Tate played at Cincinnati with notable NFL players Artrell Hawkins, Sam Garnes and Jason Fabini. American football cornerbacks American football return specialists Cincinnati Bearcats football players Minnesota Vikings players Baltimore Ravens players Arizona Cardinals players 1973 births Living people Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania