#3

Jessie Bates III

Age 21 · Yr 10 pro · 6'1" · 210 lbs
97OVR
X-Factor

Physical

Speed90
Acceleration90
Agility87
Strength59
Jumping85
Awareness98

Skills

Man Coverage85
Zone Coverage97
Press66
Tackle85
Hit Power85
Pursuit96
Play Recognition95
Catching83
Jumping85

Contract

Years Left6 of 7
Salary$134.82M
Cap Hit$19.47M
Bonus$72.95M
Cap Savings$0.00M
Cap Penalty$61.20M

Bio

Height6'1"
Weight210 lbs
Age21
Experience9 years
CollegeWake Forest
DraftRd 2, Pick 22

Career

Defense · 11 games51 Tkl · 0 Sacks · 4 INT

Recent Games

S1 · Week 123 tkl, 1 int
S1 · Week 106 tkl, 1 int
S1 · Week 88 tkl, 1 int

Signature Abilities

4 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.
LurkerSilver
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. Upgrades with COD, ZCV, and SPD.
Flat Zone KOSilver
Flat Zone KO
OVR 95+
Defenders with this ability have a slightly improved chance to force catch knockouts and react quicker in any flat zone coverage, less than 10 yards from the LoS and outside the hash marks. Upgrades with ZCV, PRC, and ACC.

Weekly StatsSeason 2026

Defense
Weekly defensive stats by week
WKTKLSACKINTFFPD
WK 1840000
WK 1230100
WK 1060100
WK 940000
WK 880101
WK 750000
WK 610001
WK 460000
WK 390000
WK 230010
WK 120100