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Jake Bates is 27 years old, born March 3, 1999. Bates is 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) and 205 lb (93 kg). Bates plays kickoff specialist for the Detroit Lions (as of November 3, 2026). Bates's 2026 salary is $1,075,000, under a contract through 2026. Bates is out of Arkansas.
Jake Bates at a glance
- Age27 born March 3, 1999
- Height5 ft 10 in 178 cm
- Weight205 lb 93 kg
- CollegeArkansas
- 2026 salary$1.1 million contract through 2026
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Contract
Jake Bates contract
- 2026 salary$1.1 million
- Signed through2026
- WithDetroit Lions
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $945,000 |
| 2025 | $1 million |
| 2026 | $1.1 million |
Career
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Jake Bates is on the Detroit Lions, coached by Dan Campbell.
- BornMarch 3, 1999, Tomball, TX, USA
- Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight205 lb (93 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Football League roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Status from the team's injury report.
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