If the Pittsburgh Steelers are searching for one of the most well-rounded tight ends of the draft, Boise State’s John Bates might be their answer. At a post Pro Day presser Wednesday, Bates said he’s spoken with the Steelers, including a recent Zoom meeting with new TEs coach Alfredo Roberts.
“I have spoken with the Steelers a little bit,” Bates told me. “Spoke to the tight end coach there. Really good conversation there. Talking a little football, a little life.”
Bates put in a solid workout at the Broncos’ Pro Day today. Weighing in 6’5/3, 250 pounds, he ran a 4.