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    JohnBates

    Washington Commanders
    • Washington CommandersCommanders
    • #87
    • Tight EndTE
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 116 kg
    • Birthdate
      6/11/1997 (28)
    • College
      Boise St
    • HT/WT
      1.98 m, 116 kg
    • Birthdate
      6/11/1997 (28)
    • College
      Boise St
    • Draft Info
      2021: Rd 4, Pk 124 (WSH)
    • Status
      Active

    2026 regular season stats

    • REC
      5
      YDS
      27
      TD
      0
      AVG
      5.4
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    • 5.4

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    • 27

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    • 5

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