ACTIVE
JessieBates III
SS#3ATL Falcons
6'1" • 200lbs • 30y/o
- Overall Grade '26
- 70.2
- 29th/96 - Ss
- Snap Count '26
- 272
- 35th/150 - Ss
- Interceptions '26
- 0
- 29th/96 - Ss
- WK 6 MATCHUP
- vs CHI 10/18, 5:00 PM
Jessie
Bates III
S
#3
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ATL Falcons
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/12/2026
Jessie Bates III is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 70.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 29th among 96 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 71.3 ranked 18th among 96 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 59.2 ranked 73rd at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Bates III broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 140.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 8 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 11 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Atlanta Falcons
2023 - Present
Cincinnati Bengals
2018 - 2022
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
2015 - 2017
Honors
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
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
70.2
AVG
29th/96 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
71.3
AVG
18th/96 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
50.5
AVG
78th/96 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
59.2
AVG
73rd/96 Ss
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
11
68th/96 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
0
29th/96 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
64th/96 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
8
59th/96 Ss
Defense
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Rank
68
th
Solo Tackles
11
4
th
Assists
11
17
th
Forced Fumbles
0
45
th
Stops
4
21
st
Sacks
0
1
st
Missed Tackles
0
29
th
Interceptions
0
85
th
Passer Rating Allowed
140.7
73
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
15.8
64
th
Total Pressures
0
4
th
PBUs
2
59
th
Receptions Allowed
8
Snaps
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Rank
35
th
Total Snaps
272
57
th
Run Defense Snaps
77
27
th
Pass Rush Snaps
7
19
th
Coverage Snaps
188
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