C.J. Bates still pops as a proven big-play Nicholls target
C.J. Bates is a familiar “go get it” receiver for Nicholls, with a track record of explosive production and game-breaking upside. In the 2016 season, he ranked among the Colonels’ most dangerous weapons, totaling 798 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, and he delivered multiple huge outings, including a 179-yard, three-TD performance that tied a program single-game mark. What makes him stand out is his ability to turn limited touches into chunk plays and his proven toughness in high-leverage moments—exactly the kind of receiver who can tilt a game if your offense needs a confident chain-mover with home-run juice.
