Bates chipped in on the Indianola defensive line during the 2025. He tallied 5.0 tackles, three of which were solo stops, and a half tackle for loss. His best work occurred on the offensive front, however, where he helped the squad rush for 1,420 yards and 15 touchdowns, and throw for 1,385 yards and 11 scores. Bates illustrates how he gets the job done during his 11th-grade highlight video. Lining up at left tackle, Bates provides a well-rounded skill set. He bursts off of the snap and into the chest of opponents in the power run game. When the play calls for it, Bates can get out and pick off defenders in space. The quickness off of the snap helps in pass protection as does his balance and smooth feet in staying in front of the pass rusher. Bates’ frame has room to fill out in the college strength and conditioning program, and he could find future success on the inside of the offensive line, depending on how his frame fills out.

Bates chipped in on the Indianola defensive line during the 2025. He tallied 5.0 tackles, three of which were solo stops, and a half tackle for loss. His best work occurred on the offensive front, however, where he helped the squad rush for 1,420 yards and 15 touchdowns, and throw for 1,385 yards and 11 scores. Bates illustrates how he gets the job done during his 11th-grade highlight video. Lining up at left tackle, Bates provides a well-rounded skill set. He bursts off of the snap and into the chest of opponents in the power run game. When the play calls for it, Bates can get out and pick off defenders in space. The quickness off of the snap helps in pass protection as does his balance and smooth feet in staying in front of the pass rusher. Bates’ frame has room to fill out in the college strength and conditioning program, and he could find future success on the inside of the offensive line, depending on how his frame fills out.