AaronGates
CBCB#3UK Wildcats
6'0" • 199lbs • Sr.Draft Eligibility:2029
- Overall Grade '26
- 64.5
- 622nd/1005 - CBs
- Snap Count '26
- 363
- 181st/2259 - CBs
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 347th/1005 - CBs
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- vs VANDYC 10/24, 11:30 PM
Aaron
Gates
CB
#3
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UK Wildcats
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/19/2026
Aaron Gates is a cornerback for the Kentucky Wildcats who earned a 64.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 622nd among 1005 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.2 ranked 696th among 1005 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 73.9 ranked 271st at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Gates broke up 6 passes in coverage. He allowed a 113.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 24 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 14 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Kentucky Wildcats
2025 - Present
Florida Gators
2023 - 2025
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
64.5
AVG
622nd/1005 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
62.2
AVG
696th/1005 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
65.4
AVG
195th/1005 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
73.9
AVG
271st/1005 CBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
vsALSO
74.4
Week 4, 2026
@OKUN
74.4
Week 7, 2026
vsNYCW
69.4
Week 1, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsLAST
53.4
Week 6, 2026
@TXAM
54.8
Week 3, 2026
@LAST
55.3
Week 3, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
14
486th/1005 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
347th/1005 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
3
60th/1005 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
24
974th/1005 CBs
Defense
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Rank
486
th
Solo Tackles
14
301
st
Assists
4
160
th
Forced Fumbles
0
400
th
Stops
5
129
th
Sacks
0
598
th
Missed Tackles
4
347
th
Interceptions
0
765
th
Passer Rating Allowed
113.3
413
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.2
60
th
Total Pressures
3
14
th
PBUs
6
974
th
Receptions Allowed
24
Snaps
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Rank
181
st
Total Snaps
363
436
th
Run Defense Snaps
125
137
th
Pass Rush Snaps
9
62
nd
Coverage Snaps
229
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