
Travis Bates is a rotational DE with real disruption traits for Kansas State
Bates has been a steady, productive edge player for Kansas State, posting **13 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks in 2024**, then following up with **13 solo tackles and 2 sacks in 2025** while staying in the rotation[6][5]. His value is in his ability to play with leverage and create negative plays rather than just rack up box-score volume, and Kansas State trusted him enough to keep him on the field in every game in 2024[6]. For a team that wants a hardworking, physical defensive end with proven pass-rush impact, he looks like a fit.






