- PositionTight End
- Height6' 6"
- Weight256 lbs
- Age28
- Experience6 yrs
- CollegeBoise State
Washington Commanders · Tight EndJohn Bates
John Bates is a Scorpio, born November 6, 1997, with a Sagittarius moon and Capricorn mercury. Defenses bring the heat. Watch for takeaways and intensity.
John's matchups
Scored against all four placements, not just the sun
Best teammates
Teammate frustrations
Mortal enemies
John's chart, read out
John Bates is a Scorpio, born November 6, 1997. That makes him a Fixed Water sign, Oct 24 - Nov 21. His chart reads Scorpio sun, Sagittarius moon, Capricorn mercury, Capricorn mars. John shakes off mistakes almost immediately, which keeps a bad first half from becoming a bad game. John builds the drive in sequence and rarely takes the shot before the setup is in place. John grinds and outlasts, wearing down an opponent across four quarters rather than one snap. Read together, that is the shape of a Scorpio as a pass catcher for the Washington Commanders.
John Bates: frequently asked
What is John Bates's zodiac sign?
John Bates is a Scorpio, born November 6, 1997. Scorpio runs Oct 24 - Nov 21 and is a Water sign.
What is John Bates's moon sign?
John Bates has a Sagittarius moon, calculated from his November 6, 1997 birthday. The moon describes how a player is wired when a play breaks down: John shakes off mistakes almost immediately, which keeps a bad first half from becoming a bad game.
What is John Bates's mercury sign?
John Bates has Capricorn mercury, the placement that describes how he processes the game. John builds the drive in sequence and rarely takes the shot before the setup is in place.
What is John Bates's mars sign?
John Bates has Capricorn mars, which describes how the physical effort arrives. John grinds and outlasts, wearing down an opponent across four quarters rather than one snap.
How does being a Scorpio show up as a pass catcher?
Scorpio reads as: Relentless on the blitz; Never lets a grudge go. For John Bates as a pass catcher with the Washington Commanders, that is the baseline the rest of the chart adjusts. In his case mars is in Capricorn: John grinds and outlasts, wearing down an opponent across four quarters rather than one snap.
Fantasy outlook
NFL stats
Receiving · 6 seasons + career
| Season | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FD | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 249 | 12.4 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 108 | 7.7 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 19 | 28 | 151 | 7.9 | 0 | 35 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 84 | 10.5 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 103 | 9.4 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 5.8 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 87 | 76 | 109 | 718 | 9.4 | 3 | 35 | 30 | 3 | 1 |