John Bates was born on November 6, 1997, and is currently 24 years old. John Bates is an American football tight end for the Washington Football Team 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.
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Where did John Bates go to high school?
John Bates went to Boise States High School.
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In his first year in Boise, Bates redshirted, and in his second year, he was third on the depth chart. He produced 3 receptions for 34 yards. In his sophomore season, Bates competed for the top tight end spot with teammate Chase Blakley.
Blakley finished the season with more receptions, but Bates had more yards and three times the yards per reception, showing off his big play ability.
Now, John Bates prepares for the 2021 NFL Draft, with his career at Boise behind him.