Jessie Bates III is an American football safety for the Atlanta Falcons as of the 2024 NFL season. The Cincinnati Bengals selected him with the 54th overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In 2023, he signed a four-year contract worth $64.02 million with the Falcons. Before joining the Falcons, he played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2018 to 2022. As of the 2023 season, he has secured spots on the Second-team All-Pro twice in 2020 and 2023 in his career. He was also selected to the Pro Bowl in 2023 and made the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2018.
Before entering the NFL, Bates played football at Wake Forest University from 2015 to 2017. After redshirting the 2015 season, he concluded his collegiate career with 179 tackles and six interceptions from 2016 to 2019, according to Sports Reference. He was also named Second-team All-ACC in 2016. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bates attended Snider High School, where he played football during his formative years.
Who is Jessie Bates’ mother?
According to the college's official website, Jessie Bates is the son of Theresa Trotter, who raised him as a single mother. He was born on February 26, 1997, and he is 27 years old as of September 2024. Theresa Trotter is the mother of seven children including Aaliyah, Von, Jessie, Donavan, Nate, Kameron, and Ariana. Theresa Trotter was formerly known as Theresa Ladd. According to her Facebook profile, she is married to her second husband, Darryl Trotter. Theresa Trotter studies at Indiana Tech, where she enrolled in 2012. She currently resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, her hometown.
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FAQs on Jessie Bates
A. Jessie Bates wears jersey number 3, representing the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
A. Jessie Bates plays as a football safety.
A. Jessie Bates attended Snider High School.
A. No, Jessie Bates is not married as of September 2024.
