| Birth Date: | 19 October 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Number: | 83, 26, 28 |
| Position1: | Cornerback |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 11 |
| College: | Cincinnati |
| Nfldraftedyear: | 1997 |
| Nfldraftedround: | 6 |
| Nfldraftedpick: | 183 |
| Nfldraftedteam: | Vikings |
| Playing Years1: | 1997–2001 |
| Playing Team1: | Minnesota Vikings |
| Playing Years2: | 2002 |
| Playing Team2: | Baltimore Ravens |
| Playing Years3: | 2004–2006 |
| Playing Team3: | Arizona Cardinals |
| Career Highlights: | |
| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 222 |
| Statlabel2: | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue2: | 4 |
| Statlabel3: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue3: | 1 |
| Statlabel4: | Interceptions |
| Statvalue4: | 5 |
| Statlabel5: | Return yards |
| Statvalue5: | 1,222 |
| Statlabel6: | Return touchdowns |
| Statvalue6: | 1 |
| Nfl: | TAT441792 |
| Databasefootball: | TATEROB01 |
Robert Tate (born October 19, 1973) is a former American football cornerback and return specialist. He was selected in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL draft.[1] Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens and 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.