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Michael Bates

WR

Drafted 150th overall in the 6th round of the 1992 draft, Michael Bates arrived from Arizona. He last played in 2003 with DAL, a career spanning 11 NFL seasons. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 215#

College

Arizona

Draft

Rd 6, 150th overall (1992)

Seasons

1993–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.5

31th percentile among WRs · limited sample

16 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-1.95
Hands×0.1-0.07
Volume×0.12-1.09
Total EPA×0.22-0.55
EPA/target×0.3+0.03
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size58▶

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

Receiving

Hands69▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat62▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability72▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share1▶

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

Air-Yards Share1▶

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

Impact

Efficiency53▶

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

Volume6▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003NYJ39.79
2001WAS46.116
2000CAR38.71613538
1999CAR40.5161212

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Michael Bates has played in 57 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: CAR (1999–2000), WAS (2001), NYJ (2003).

He has rushed for 25 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 40 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with CAR: 38 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1NO1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 2JAX—42.4
Week 3CIN—42.4
Week 4WAS—42
Week 6SF—42.5
Week 7DET—42.5
Week 8ATL—42.1
Week 9PHI14 rush yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 10LAR—42.9
Week 11CLE—42.8
Week 12ATL—42.6
Week 13LAR-2 rush yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 14GB—42
Week 15SF—42.6
Week 16PIT—42.6
Week 17NO—42.6

Michael Bates — common questions

What position does Michael Bates play?
Michael Bates is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Michael Bates played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Bates has played for CAR (1999–2000), WAS (2001), NYJ (2003).
Where did Michael Bates go to college?
Michael Bates played college football at Arizona.
When was Michael Bates drafted?
Michael Bates was selected in round 6, 150th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Bates scored?
Michael Bates has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Michael Bates's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Bates rated 39.7 for 2003, the 11th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 1992

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