What better way to get to know the newest Bengals rookies than by talking to those who covered their college careers? After learning more about Malik Jefferson with Burnt Orange Nation yesterday, today, we’re getting to know Jessie Bates with SB Nation’s Wake Forest website, Blogger So Dear. Riley Johnston has graciously offered up the answers to some of our burning questions on the Bengals second round pick, safety Jessie Bates.
Bates played two seasons at Wake Forest, during which he recorded 177 tackles (including 9.5 for loss), 6 interceptions (2 of which went for touchdowns), 10 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles.