Compact Boise State WR with Playmaking Upside
Bates looks like a useful, scheme-friendly Boise State receiver: in his first two seasons he has 27 catches for 374 yards and 4 touchdowns, and his debut showed added versatility with 43 rushing yards on four carries[2][3]. Listed at 5'10" with a 69 overall in EA Sports College Football 26, he profiles as a quick, movable slot-type target rather than a pure size matchup win[1]. He is worth caring about if you want an efficient, versatile playmaker who can help on manufactured touches and in space, but he is not yet a proven high-volume alpha receiver[1][2].
