David Fitzgerald Tate (born November 22, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears (1988âÂÂ1992), the New York Giants (1993) and the Indianapolis Colts (1994âÂÂ1997). He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes and was selected in the eighth round of the 1988 NFL draft.