John Bates (American football)

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John Bates
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Bates with the Washington Football Team in 2021
No. 87 – Washington Commanders
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-06) November 6, 1997 (age 24)
Nyssa, Oregon
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:Lebanon (Lebanon, Oregon)
College:Boise State (2016–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 124
Career history
  • Washington Football Team / Commanders (2021–present)
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:20
Receiving yards:249
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

John Bates (born November 6, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State and was drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Career[]

Bates played college football at Boise State and was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the fourth round (124th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[1] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[2] Due to injuries to Logan Thomas and Ricky Seals-Jones, Bates had his first career start in the Week 11 win over the Carolina Panthers.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Kyle, Stackpole (May 1, 2021). "Washington Selects TE John Bates With Fourth-Round Pick". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  2. ^ Stackpole, Kyle (May 13, 2021). "Washington Signs 2021 Draft Class". Washington Commanders. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Walker, Rhiannon (November 26, 2021). "John Bates making it count in unexpected starting role for Washington". TheAthletic.com. Retrieved December 17, 2021.

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