CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 14: Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field for the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paul Brown Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 28-21. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengal Jessie Bates III was PFF’s highest-rated safety in 2020, but still somehow missed out on his first Pro Bowl appearance.
In every measurable aspect, Jessie Bates III has been dominant all year for the Cincinnati Bengals. The stellar safety has been one of the few consistent players on the team, and his play this year has left no doubt that he’s the franchise’s best player for the time being.