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JessieBates III

SS#3ATL Falcons

6'1" • 200lbs • 30y/o

Overall Grade '26: 69.5; 25th/98 - Ss
Snap Count '26: 408; 10th/154 - Ss
Interceptions '26: 0; 33rd/98 - Ss
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Jessie

Bates III

ATL Falcons

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/20/2026

Jessie Bates III is a safety for the Atlanta Falcons who earned a 69.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 25th among 98 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 68.3 ranked 15th among 98 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 68.1 ranked 51st at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Bates III broke up 2 passes in coverage. He allowed a 131.9 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 12 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 20 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

34th/98 Ss

INTERCEPTIONS

33rd/98 Ss

TOTAL PRESSURES

66th/98 Ss

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

76th/98 Ss

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

131.9

Yards per Reception Allowed

12.9

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

408

Run Defense Snaps

132

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

270

JessieBates III

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