John Bates
#87 TE · Washington Commanders
Height
6'6"
Weight
256 lbs
Age
28
College
Boise State
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
5 yrs
FA TE Rank
#89 / 128
Performance Analysis
FScore: 28/100
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John Bates grades at F (28/100) among NFL tight ends. His receiving numbers suggest a blocking-first tight end with limited involvement in the passing game. His strongest area is yards per reception (below average), while receiving yards per game (among the lowest in the league) is where he falls short relative to the position.
Stat Breakdown vs. NFL Benchmarks
Yards/Reception44
Rec Yards/Game9
Rec TD/Game23
Durability100%
82 career games played
Season Scores
29
2025
(50% weight)
29
2024
(30% weight)
26
2023
(20% weight)
Career StatsF
| Year | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 82 | 72 | 695 | 3 |
| 2025 | 15 | 11 | 103 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 8 | 84 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 19 | 151 | 0 |
Stats via ESPN · Updated Mar 19, 2026
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