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98
Games
3,048
Rush Yards
38
Rush TD
65
Receptions
419
Rec Yards
5
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Mario Bates Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1994 draft class in rushing yards (3,048).
- Best statistical season: 1999 with ARI (202 rushing yards).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Solo Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 21 | 1 | 3,048 | 38 | 65 | 419 | 5 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | 16 | 72 | 202 | 9 |
| 2000 | DET | 12 | 31 | 127 | 2 |
| Since 1999 | 28 | 103 | 329 | 11 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | 16 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | 12 | 20 | 15 | 109 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 143 | 0 |
Returns
| Season | Team | G | KR | KR Yds | PR | PR Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ARI | 16 | 52 | 1,231 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | DET | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Since 1999 | 28 | 52 | 1,231 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Mario Bates is a former running back out of Arizona State, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 44th overall pick (round 2) in the 1994 NFL Draft. He played 98 regular-season games from 1994 to 2000. From 1999 on, he played for the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions.
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