Dec 21, 2020; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) reacts while running onto the field prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Jessie Bates in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft and he’s been an amazing addition to what’s been an otherwise shaky defense. During his three seasons with the Bengals, Bates has appeared in every regular-season game, displaying that he’s durable and he’s also been a highly productive player.
Bates has hauled in three interceptions in each of his three seasons, giving him nine for his career, and has defended 31 passes while notching 222 tackles.