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84
Games
74
Receptions
708
Rec Yards
3
Rec TD
5
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
John Bates Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Best statistical season: 2021 with WAS (249 receiving yards).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | WAS | 12 | 25 | 20 | 249 | 1 |
| 2022 | WAS | 9 | 22 | 14 | 108 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | 15 | 28 | 19 | 151 | 0 |
| 2024 | WAS | 13 | 13 | 8 | 84 | 0 |
| 2025 | WAS | 10 | 16 | 11 | 103 | 1 |
| 2026 | WAS | 2 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 0 |
| Career | 61 | 108 | 75 | 717 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
John Bates is a tight end out of Boise State, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 124th overall pick (round 4) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played 84 regular-season games since 2021, with the Washington Football Team and Washington Commanders.
Season Statistics
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
250 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.84s
Bench Press
19 reps
Vertical Jump
31.5"
Broad Jump
120"
3-Cone Drill
6.85s
Shuttle
4.35s
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