He had a very strong 2023 season and looks to be a major contributor in the secondary.Ĭonsensus four-star and top-20 national cornerback prospect…rated No. Though he is still learning the position, Bates has a high ceiling and the type of size and length coveted by defensive backs coach Pat Surtain. Last season, he transitioned to cornerback and promptly picked off four passes (three in one game) and tallied seven PBUs. Thoughts from Tomahawk Nation recruiting analyst NoleThruAndThru:īates is a two-way player for Edgewater at WR and CB, and he uses his long arms to his advantage on both sides of the ball.
