III holds the edge, leading in 4 of 4 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), forced fumbles (career)). Woolen answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Jessie Bates III
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Riq Woolen
$10
Climbing
5-yr outlook+10%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictJessie Bates III is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $10). Jessie Bates III carries more projected upside (+19% vs. +10% over five years).