
#3
Jessie Bates III
X-Factor1
Tackles
0
Sacks
3
INTs
0
FF
Physical
Skills
Contract
Years Left1 / 1
Salary$7.50M
Cap Hit$0.00M
Bonus$7.50M
Cap Savings$7.50M
Cap Penalty$0.00M
Bio
Height6'1"
Weight210 lbs
Age29
Experience8 years
CollegeWake Forest
DraftRd 3, Pick 15
Signature Abilities
5 ABILITIES
X-FactorShutdown
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.
SilverDeep 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.
GoldMid Zone KO
OVR 80+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.

Menace
OVR 85+Defenders with this ability play more powerful catch tackles that force slightly increased knockouts and fatigue penalties on Perfect catch tackles. Upgrades with TAK, ZCV, and POW.

Film Study
OVR 95+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.
Weekly StatsSeason 2026
DEFENSE
| WK | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |