The Indiana-born safety, Jessie Bates III plays for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. Bates was the 54th pick for the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft. Bates, as a rookie, started all the games. He had his debut against the Indianapolis Colts where he recorded eight solo tackles. Bates finished the season with a touchdown, 111 combined tackles out of which 73 were solo, and three interceptions. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. In the 2019 season, he was named a second-team All-Pro. In 2023, Bates signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons and in his first season there, he earned two NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors.
At Snider High School, Bates played football and with that, he also played basketball. Initially, Bates enrolled in the University of Toledo for his collegiate career but decided to join Wake Forest University. After his freshman season ended, he was named to the USA Today Freshman All-America Team, the ACC All-Freshman First-team and the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Second-team. During the 2017 season, he missed two games due to an injury and after the season declared that he would be entering the NFL draft.
What is Jessie Bates 40 time?
The 6 ft 1 in safety completed the 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. He participated in several other activities as well, such as the vertical leap where he recorded a jump of 35.5 inches and a broad jump of 117 inches.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 20-yard shuttle | 2.63 seconds |
| Three-cone drill | 6.78 seconds |
| 10-yard split | 1.56 seconds |
Jessie Bates’s Physical Attributes
| Age | 27 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 200 lbs |
| Arm Length | 0.80 m |
Jessie Bates’ Age
As of August 2024, Jessie Bates is 27 years of age.
Jessie Bates’ Height
Jessie Bates is 6 feet 1 inch/1.85 meters tall.
Jessie Bates’ Weight
Jessie Bates weighs 200 pounds/91 kilograms.
FAQ's On Jessie Bates 40 time
A. Jessie Bates is a safety, primarily playing as a free safety in the defensive backfield.
A. Jessie Bates has played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons.
A. Jessie Bates wears jersey number 3 with the Atlanta Falcons.
A. Yes, Jessie Bates was selected to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2023.
A. Jessie Bates majored in Communication at Wake Forest University.
