Quick Info
| Profession | American football safety |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/02/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Jessie Bates
07/11/2026
Jessie Bates III, a safety on an expiring contract with the Atlanta Falcons, has drawn trade interest ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline. A Buffalo Bills trade proposal was floated by ESPN's Seth Walder, but the Falcons have not signaled a willingness to move him. Bates has said he wants to retire as a Falcon.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jessie Bates III is an American professional football safety for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). |
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| Draft | Selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (54th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
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| Weight | 95 kg (210 lb) |
| Position | Safety |
| Jersey Number | 3 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Wake Forest University |
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Career
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| Draft | 2018 NFL Draft, second round, 54th overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals |
| Bengals Tenure | Played five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Atlanta Falcons |
| Falcons Tenure | Signed a four-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons in March 2023 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Announced in January 2018 that he would forgo his remaining college eligibility to enter the NFL Draft. | |
| 2. Was the fourth safety selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. | |
| 3. Has been known for his habit of taking detailed notes while studying game film. | |
| 4. Has not missed a game for the Atlanta Falcons since joining the team. | |
| 5. Has recorded at least one interception in every NFL season of his career. |
