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John Bates NFL Draft Profile
Position: Tight End
School: Boise State
Current Year: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6’5 3/8″
Weight: 250 pounds
Wingspan: 79 1/4″
Arm: 32 1/2″
Hand: 9 5/8″

Scouting Report
Positives: Three-year starter who recorded a career-best 22 catches as a junior. A large, tough tight end who is effective in all facets of the position. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage, and fires off the snap into defenders. Explosive at the point, plays heads-up football, and works blocks. Solid route runner, stays low exiting breaks, and makes the reception with his hands. Extends and snatches the ball out of the air, making the difficult catch in a crowd. Possesses focus as well as eye/hand coordination.

Negatives: Slow, plays to one speed, and lacks a burst. Average athlete.

Analysis: Bates was a consistent college player who looked good during three days of Senior Bowl practices as both a pass catcher and a blocker. He lacks great upside but is a solid football player who can make an NFL roster as a third tight end.