Jayden Bates
Jayden Bates
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Robert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Coming in at No. 1, Bates is now ready to establish himself as one of the premier 2029 prospects in Colorado after transferring to Cherry Creek High School. Already holding five Division I offers, he brings an explosive skill set as an edge rusher capable of changing games with his pass rushing ability. Bates possesses an elite first step, impressive closing speed and a deep arsenal of pass rush moves that allow him to consistently pressure quarterbacks. He also has the strength to overpower blockers when needed, making him a complete defensive threat. His arrival adds another dynamic playmaker to an already loaded Cherry Creek defense.
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Read EvaluationOliver West | Prep Redzone Scout
With the build, verified athleticism, and play all reminiscent of past blue-chippers that PRZ has seen in our time in MN, WI, IL, and Florida, let’s call a spade a spade here and call
Jayden Bates
Jayden
Bates
6'4" | 225 lbs | DL
Cherry Creek | 2029
State
CO
a blue-chipper. The 2029 blue-chipper was the not only the best underclassmen in attendance at the second PJ Fleck RTB Prospect Camp of the summer, he was the best player overall, and had a dominant showing during 1v1, padded competition in both run and pass-defense scenarios. Explosive get-off and tremendous play speed at his size, Bates was the twitchiest DE in attendance, but also highlighted his play with a tremendous and thundering bull rush that put a large upperclassmen OT flat on his butt in frightening fashion. Bates also had the bendiest reps of the camp, and some of the bendier reps PRZ has seen live, and he had a speed rush win where he dropped his hips, flashed that back and shoulder to the punching and setting OT, and bent that corner with NFL and Sunday-worthy ability.
Bates has recently announced a move to Denver metro powerhouse Cherry Creek, a very high-level and competitive program out west in Colorado, but holds a Gopher offer and should see his hometown team play a big role in his developing recruitment. Remember this MN born-and-bred talent’s name, folks! Tremendous representation of MN ball.
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Jayden Bates
Jayden
Bates
6'4" | 225 lbs | DL
Cherry Creek | 2029
State
CO
already entered his freshman season with significant hype around his name and has more than enough justified his position already as the top prospect in Minnesota for the class of 2029. A talented Edge rusher with a broad frame that will benefit greatly with bulk, Bates fits the mold of a talented pass-rusher with speed, agility, and tenacity on the line to force consistent pressure on the QB with explosiveness off the snap and game-wrecking playmaking ability to spare. Bates will be one of the most exciting defenders to watch grow in the state over the next three seasons.
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