John Bates
John Bates  TE  Boise State | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
John Bates
Height
6-6
Weight
256
College
Boise State
Position
TE
Class
Senior
Home town
Lebanon
65.0/100
Player Rating
9
PositionRank (TE)
4.85
FortyYD Time
Receptions
12
Rec YDs
117
Rec TDs
Rec AVG
9.8

John Bates TE Boise State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

John Bates TE Boise State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Inline Blocking TE
Last Updated: 03/18/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.85 seconds (31%*)
Age: 27.1 DOB: 11/06/1997
Measurables:
Height: 6-6 (82%*) Weight: 256 (57%*)
Forty: 4.85 (O) (31%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Inline Blocking TE
Last Updated: 03/18/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.85 seconds (31%*)
Age: 27.1 DOB: 11/06/1997
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-6 (82%*) Weight: 256 (57%*)
Forty: 4.85 (O) (31%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 65.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
75%
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QB Rating When targeted: 99.9
Hands:
56%
Short Receiving:
59%
Intermediate Routes:
61%
Deep Threat:
64%
Blocking:
64%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 6th
Overall Rank: #196 Position rank: #9
College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1587
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 72/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 81 Stars 247 RATING: 81/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Washington Commanders Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 124 (WSH)
Strengths
  • He is a highly competitive player and quickly gets to the perimeter, blocking well in space and at the second level.
  • Knee-bend and technique are good and he shows decent power when his hands hit the target.
  • Soft hands and good concentration level with obvious toughness in congested areas.
  • Looks to get involved downfield and will block multiple defenders on a single play when he can. Understands his role as a blocker.
  • Good body control to reach back for the pass behind him. High-points passes and has good vertical, timing and hand-eye coordination in jump-ball situations.
Weaknesses
  • Inconsistent with his release off the line of scrimmage.
  • Isn't agile for a tight end. Might have real trouble getting open at the next level.
  • A glider, moves faster than he appears but lacks the top-end speed to be a real threat down the seam.
  • Possesses only average straight-line speed and is a bit stiff as a route-runner, showing only average flexibility and burst out of his breaks.
  • Is a bit high-hipped and slow to get rolling. Frame limits upside as a blocker.
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How other scouting services rate John Bates (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
513.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
43.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.