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Jessie
Bates III

ATL Falcons

6'1"

200lbs

29y/o

Overall Grade '26

68.1

22nd/72 - Ss

Snap Count '26

20th/106 - Ss

Interceptions '26

10th/72 - Ss

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Jessie

Bates III

ATL Falcons

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/19/2026

Jessie Bates III is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 68.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 22nd among 72 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 72.8 ranked 10th among 72 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 41.9 ranked 70th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Bates III broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 83.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 3 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

Atlanta Falcons

2023 - Present

Cincinnati Bengals

2018 - 2022

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

2015 - 2017

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF101

2020, 2023

PFF first-team All-Pro

2020, 2023

AP second-team All-Pro

2023

Pro Bowl selection

2023

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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

46th/72 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

10th/72 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

17th/72 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

19th/72 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

83.3

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Jessie
Bates III

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