Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest. Ranked #57 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Cincinnati drafted him in Round 2, pick 54.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
91STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | INT | PD | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CIN | 6-10 | 3 | 7 | 71 | 99% | 92 |
| '19 | CIN | 2-14 | 3 | 9 | 66 | 99% | 93 |
| '20 | CIN | 4-11 | 3 | 15 | 75 | 99% | 94 |
| '21 | CIN | 10-7 | 1 | 4 | 62 | 95% | 81 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 10 | 35 | 274 | 98% | 90 | |
| '22 | CIN | 12-4 | 4 | 8 | 33 | 98% | 90 |
| '23 | ATL | 7-10 | 6 | 11 | 78 | 99% | †96 |
| '24 | ATL | 8-9 | 4 | 10 | 58 | 98% | 91 |
| '25 | ATL | 8-9 | 3 | 6 | 56 | 99% | 93 |
| Career | — | 27 | 70 | 499 | 98% | 91 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2018 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'1 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
195 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.75"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All S in the 2018 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.5 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
117"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.78 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.26 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Jessie Bates III leads all Ss from the 2018 draft class in career solo tackles.