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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

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
39.7

11th percentile among WRs · limited sample

9 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.01
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.13
Total EPA×0.22-0.96
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2003 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).

Size49▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share58▶

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

Air-Yards Share58▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume49▶

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)

2003 splits

regular season

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonCAR——
Week 2MIA—36.4
Week 3NE—35.2
Week 4DAL—36.6
Week 6BUF—41.7
Week 7HOU—38
Week 8PHI—36.1
Week 9NYG—37
Week 10LV—37.2
Week 17NO—36.6

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.

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