Jessie Bates III Atlanta Falcons · #3
Jessie Bates III is a Safety for the Atlanta Falcons, drafted 54th overall, 2018. In 2026 he recorded 17 tackles.
Jessie Bates III — the report card
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Where Jessie Bates III stands
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Jessie Bates III career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 111 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 99 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 109 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 88 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 71 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 132 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 102 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 98 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 134 | 827 | 72 | 27 | 11 | 1.0 |
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Are the Atlanta Falcons built to win?
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The Ballad of Jessie Bates III
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The beginning
Jessie Bates III is a Safety for the Atlanta Falcons, in his 9th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 54th overall, 2018 as a Safety.
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Jessie Bates III is an Atlanta Falcons safety, drafted 54th overall, 2018.
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Across 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 827 tackles, 1 sack and 27 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 17 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Draft
- 54th overall, 2018
- Born
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Age
- 29
- Jersey
- #3
Jessie Bates III is from Fort Wayne, IN and is 29 years old. He was drafted 54th overall, 2018 and plays safety at 6' 1", 210 lbs.
Over 9 seasons (2018–2026) he has recorded 827 tackles, 1 sacks and 27 interceptions. Bates is currently on the Atlanta Falcons roster.
Jessie Bates III is a long-time starting defensive back who has recorded 827 tackles with 27 interceptions and 72 passes defensed across 9 seasons (2018–2026).
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