John Bates

John Bates

25-Year-Old Tight EndTE
Washington Commanders
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates mostly has worked as the blocking complement to Logan Thomas through two pro seasons, catching 34 passes in 33 games. There's perhaps some room for role growth with Thomas entering his age-32 season after an Achilles tear in 2021 and poor production last year, but Bates still figures to take most of his snaps as a blocker. It could be another young player, like Cole Turner who ends up benefitting if Thomas loses playing time. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $4.2 million contract with Washington in May of 2021.
Quiet second season
TEWashington Commanders
January 16, 2023
Bates finished the 2022 season with 14 catches for 108 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets in 16 games.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 fourth-round pick mostly served as a blocker, playing no fewer than 20 offensive snaps and no more than 45 in his 16 appearances. Bates had 249 receiving yards as a rookie and could perhaps have a larger role in 2023, but he'll likely always be used as a blocker first and foremost, given his 6-6, 259-pound frame and lack of speed.
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How do John Bates' 2022 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
6.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.22
 
% Team Air Yards
2.5%
 
% Team Targets
4.0%
 
Avg Depth of Target
5.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
63.6%
 
Drop Rate
4.5%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.1
 
% Targeted On Route
19.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.94
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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#% of Team Snaps

65658%
48943%
23421%
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How often does John Bates run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how John Bates and the other tight ends for the Commanders are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
John Bates
115 routes   22 targets
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% Routes Run
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24%
53 routes   6 targets
35%
341 routes   61 targets
52%
66 routes   9 targets
28%
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2022 John Bates Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do John Bates' measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 6"
 
Weight
259 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.82 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.35 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.85 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.5 in
 
Broad Jump
120 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
32.25 in
 
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170 days ago
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Target Breakdown: Week 13 WR and TE Usage & Week 14 Waivers Preview
184 days ago
DJ Chark could offer short-term relief for those in need of a Week 14 starter, while rookie teammate Jameson Williams makes more sense as a bench stash for playoff-bound teams.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates played all 17 contests last season but didn't see more than 17 offensive snaps or one target in a game until Week 10. He started the final six outings of the year after fellow tight end Logan Thomas suffered an ACL tear, and while Bates never got much receiving volume, he did catch 20 of the 25 targets (80 percent) sent his way. The second-year pro isn't especially fast or nimble, but he could have some deep-league value if Thomas struggles to return from the severe knee injury.
Bates was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but he mostly profiles as a blocker after catching only 47 passes for 579 yards and two touchdowns in four seasons at Boise State. If he does get regular snaps as a rookie, he'll mostly play on early downs and goal-line/short-yardage situations.
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Blanked on stat sheet
TEWashington Commanders
December 6, 2022
Bates was not targeted in Sunday's 20-20 tie against the Giants.
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Scores second NFL touchdown
TEWashington Commanders
November 28, 2022
Bates caught three of four targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-13 win over Atlanta.
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Serves primarily as blocker Week 10
TEWashington Commanders
November 16, 2022
Bates failed to draw a target during Monday's 32-21 win over the Eagles.
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Catches one pass
TEWashington Commanders
November 7, 2022
Bates caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings.
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Targeted once
TEWashington Commanders
October 31, 2022
Bates played 33 percent of offensive snaps and caught his lone target for a six-yard gain in a 17-16 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.
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