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Brenden Bates

TE

Brenden Bates plays TE in the NFL. He's currently with JAX, in his 3rd season in the league. Efficiency is his calling card, grading in the 80th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4 catches for 48 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 255#

College

Kentucky

Draft

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Seasons

2024–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.7

68th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.84
Hands×0.1+0.58
Volume×0.12-0.74
Total EPA×0.22-0.29
EPA/target×0.3+0.44
Yards/target×0.12+0.48

Week 3 projection · vs NE

Methodology
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec yds28.3 (6.5–50.1)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.3 (6.5–50.1)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.3 (6.5–50.1)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.3 (6.5–50.1)45% 30.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size70▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands66▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat74▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability23▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share22▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share45▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency80▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume28▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025HOU49.75448
2024CLE43.81

Career profile

Brenden Bates has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CLE (2024), HOU (2025).

As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 48 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with HOU: 48 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5BAL2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD58.1
Week 15CHI—42.9
Week 16BUF—38.1
Week 17PIT1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD52.9
Week 18CIN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.6

Brenden Bates — common questions

What position does Brenden Bates play?
Brenden Bates is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brenden Bates played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brenden Bates has played for CLE (2024), HOU (2025).
Where did Brenden Bates go to college?
Brenden Bates played college football at Kentucky.
How many touchdowns has Brenden Bates scored?
Brenden Bates has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brenden Bates's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brenden Bates rated 49.7 for 2025, the 68th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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