#3

Jessie Bates III

Age 20 · Yr 9 pro · 6'1" · 210 lbs
96OVR
X-Factor

Season Stats

Defense
14
Tackles
0
Sacks
2
INTs
0
FF

Physical

Speed90
Acceleration90
Agility87
Strength59
Jumping85
Awareness96

Skills

Man Coverage85
Zone Coverage96
Press66
Tackle87
Hit Power85
Pursuit95
Play Recognition95
Catching83
Jumping85

Contract

Years Left1 of 4
Salary$17.35M
Cap Hit$24.77M
Bonus$41.67M
Cap Savings$13.02M
Cap Penalty$14.25M

Bio

Height6'1"
Weight210 lbs
Age20
Experience8 years
CollegeWake Forest
DraftRd 2, Pick 22

Career

Defense · 6 games14 Tkl · 0 Sacks · 2 INT

Signature Abilities

5 abilities
ShutdownX-Factor
Shutdown
Shutdown defenders have the talent to erase receivers from the game. When they enter the zone, their coverage is tighter and interceptions are more frequent on contested catches.
Deep In Zone KOSilver
Deep In Zone KO
OVR 75+
Defenders with this ability have an improved chance to force catch knockouts, a longer knockout window, and react quicker in deep zone coverage, 20+ yards from the LoS and inside the hash marks. Upgrades with ZCV, AWR, and ACC.
LurkerGold
Lurker
OVR 80+
Defenders with this ability can make spectacular interceptions while lurking in zones, and are more likely to attempt and succeed at diving swats/catches. They also have an improved catch chance on tipped passes, better ball security on interceptions, and unlimited stamina on the return (until using a special move or breaking a tackle). Upgrades with COD, ZCV, and SPD.
Mid Zone KOGold
Mid Zone KO
OVR 85+
Defenders with this ability have a greatly improved chance to force catch knockouts, a longer knockout window, and react quicker in any mid-field zone coverage, less than 20 yards from the LoS inside the numbers and 10-20 outside. Upgrades with ZCV, PRC, and AWR.
One Step AheadGold
One Step Ahead
OVR 95+
Defenders with this ability have a slightly increased chance to react much faster to receiver cut moves when in man coverage. Upgrades with MCV, COD, and PRC.

Weekly StatsSeason 2026

Defense
Weekly defensive stats by week
WKTKLSACKINTFFPD
WK 640001
WK 530000
WK 420000
WK 310001
WK 210000
WK 130200