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FS · Falcons · #3

Jessie Bates III

Age 29 · Year 9 pro · 6'1" · 210 lbs

Atlanta Falcons
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94Overall
24Tackles
0Sacks
4Interceptions
His season
Week 13 · vs the Lions, won 90-50Tackles 24Sacks 0Interceptions 4Awareness 96Play Recognition 95Zone Coverage 93Pursuit 93Speed 90Shutdown · X-FactorLurker · GoldDeep In Zone KO · SilverFilm Study · AbilityContract 1 of 4 years left

Abilities and Traits

1 X-Factor · 3 Superstar
X-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.

Superstar abilities

Lurker

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.

gold

Deep In Zone KO

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.

silver

Film Study

Defenders with this ability will have full vision of plays the offense has run via coach cam after the play has been called 5 times each quarter. Upgrades with ZCV, MCV, and PRC.

Empty ability slotLocked until 95 OVR

Contract

Years left
1 of 4
Salary
$17.35M
Counts this season
$24.77M
Bonus
$41.67M
Saved if released
$13.02M
Dead money if released
$14.25M

Bio

Height
6'1"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
29
Experience
8 years
College
Wake Forest
Draft
Rd 2, Pick 22

Career

In this league
Defense · 11 games
24 tackles · 0 sacks · 4 interceptions

Physical

99 is the top
Speed90
Acceleration90
Agility87
Strength59
Jumping85
Awareness96

Skills

FS ratings
Man Coverage85
Zone Coverage93
Press66
Tackle81
Hit Power85
Pursuit93
Play Recognition95
Catching83

Season Stats

Season 2026
Defense11 games
24Tackles
0Sacks
4Interceptions
2Forced fumbles

Game log

Season 2026