Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at his position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
59ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | WAS | 7-10 | 249 | 1 | 20 | 45% | 58 |
| '22 | WAS | 8-8 | 108 | 1 | 14 | 45% | 58 |
| '23 | WAS | 4-13 | 151 | — | 19 | 45% | 58 |
| '24 | WAS | 12-5 | 84 | — | 8 | 44% | 57 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 592 | 2 | 61 | 45% | 58 | |
| '25 | WAS | 5-12 | 103 | 1 | 11 | 51% | 65 |
| Career | — | 695 | 3 | 72 | 46% | 59 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | WAS | 31% | 134 | — | — |
| '22 | WAS | 15% | 65 | — | — |
| '23 | WAS | 37% | 173 | 1 | 10 |
| '24 | WAS | 48% | 225 | — | — |
| '25 | WAS | 49% | 179 | — | — |
| Career | 36% | 776 | 1 | 10 | |
Size & Length
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'5 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
250 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.625"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All TE in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.84 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
31.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
120"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.85 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.35 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
19 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK

John Bates leads all TEs from the 2021 draft class in career receiving yards.