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JessieBates III

SS#3ATL Falcons
6'1" • 200lbs • 30y/o
Overall Grade '26
81.4
6th/91 - Ss
Snap Count '26
472
8th/160 - Ss
Interceptions '26
1
13th/91 - Ss
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026
Jessie Bates III is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 81.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 6th among 91 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 82.5 ranked 4th among 91 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 68.0 ranked 48th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Bates III broke up 3 passes in coverage. He allowed a 119.8 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 16 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 26 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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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
81.4
AVG
6th/91 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
82.5
AVG
4th/91 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
50.3
AVG
80th/91 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
68.0
AVG
48th/91 Ss

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
26
28th/91 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
1
13th/91 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
66th/91 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
16
76th/91 Ss

Defense

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Rank
28
th
Solo Tackles
26
3
rd
Assists
15
2
nd
Forced Fumbles
2
39
th
Stops
7
28
th
Sacks
0
30
th
Missed Tackles
3
13
th
Interceptions
1
68
th
Passer Rating Allowed
119.8
60
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
12.2
66
th
Total Pressures
0
4
th
PBUs
3
76
th
Receptions Allowed
16

Snaps

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Rank
8
th
Total Snaps
472
27
th
Run Defense Snaps
153
51
st
Pass Rush Snaps
6
4
th
Coverage Snaps
313
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