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Mario Bates

RB

A 2nd-round pick (44th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Arizona State, Mario Bates has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2000 with DET, capping a 7-season NFL career. His conversion stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 329 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 239#

College

Arizona State

Draft

Rd 2, 44th overall (1994)

Seasons

1994–2000

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
60.4

85th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 46 touches

Volume×0.1-0.34
Receiving×0.14-1.31
Total EPA×0.24+0.11
Conversion×0.1+2.44
Ball security×0.06+0.83
Yards/carry×0.12+0.20
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+1.32

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size89▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency92▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry75▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion98▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving1▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security85▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume60▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency49▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2000DET60.412127215109
1999ARI65.3162029534

Career profile

Mario Bates has appeared in 28 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ARI (1999), DET (2000).

He has rushed for 329 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 20 passes for 143 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 1999 with ARI: 202 yards and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
8
2/g
1
6
1.2/g
57
11/g
0
Away7
119
17/g
1
9
1.3/g
52
7/g
0
In division7
39
6/g
1
10
1.4/g
70
10/g
0
Out of division5
88
18/g
1
5
1.0/g
39
8/g
0
In wins6
90
15/g
0
2
0.3/g
22
4/g
0
In losses6
37
6/g
2
13
2.2/g
87
15/g
0
On grass5
87
17/g
0
5
1.0/g
27
5/g
0
On turf7
40
6/g
2
10
1.4/g
82
12/g
0
Indoors7
40
6/g
2
10
1.4/g
82
12/g
0
Outdoors5
87
17/g
0
5
1.0/g
27
5/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CHI7 rush yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 5MIN1 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 6GB—32.8
Week 8TB24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD73.9
Week 9IND29 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD84.5
Week 10MIA2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD39.3
Week 11ATL5 rush yds, 0 TD37
Week 12NYG20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD50
Week 14MIN3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.1
Week 15GB2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 16NYJ34 rush yds, 0 TD59.3
Week 17CHI2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD46

Mario Bates — common questions

What position does Mario Bates play?
Mario Bates is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Mario Bates played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mario Bates has played for ARI (1999), DET (2000).
Where did Mario Bates go to college?
Mario Bates played college football at Arizona State.
When was Mario Bates drafted?
Mario Bates was selected in round 2, 44th overall, of the 1994 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mario Bates scored?
Mario Bates has 11 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (11 rushing).
What is Mario Bates's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mario Bates rated 60.4 for 2000, the 85th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 1994

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