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DarenBates

LBLB#53ATL Falcons

5'11" • 225lbs • 35y/o

Overall Grade '21: 90.4; Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '21: 9; 175th/199 - LBs
Tackles '21: 3; Not Enough Snaps
Pressures '21: 0; Not Enough Snaps

Daren

Bates

#53

ATL Falcons

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/24/2026

Daren Bates was a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 90.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 0th among 87 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 86.0 ranked 0th among 87 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 71.9 ranked 0th at the position.

He recorded 3 solo tackles on the season. Bates generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 79.2 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 0 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Atlanta Falcons

2021

Tennessee Titans

2017 - 2020

Oakland Raiders

2016

St. Louis Rams

2013 - 2015

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Season Stats

2021

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

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SACKS

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ASSISTS

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FORCED FUMBLES

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

79.2

Total Pressures

Snaps

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175

Total Snaps

175

Run Defense Snaps

171

Pass Rush Snaps

169

Coverage Snaps

DarenBates

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