Brenden Bates headshot
TE Jacksonville Jaguars #83

Brenden Bates Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
26
Height / weight
6'5", 255 lb
Experience
3rd season

2025 Season

PPR PPG
1.0
Pos rank
TE90
Rostered
—

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Brenden Bates Bio

Brenden Bates is a tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he wears No. 83. Born October 16, 1999, he attended Archbishop Moeller and played college football at Kentucky.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2024. Since then, Bates played for the Cleveland Browns (2024) and Houston Texans (2025), returned to the Cleveland Browns in 2025 and joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026.

In 15 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 4 passes for 48 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

5 stops with 4 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

NYJ2024 New York Jets
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 4 games
CLE2024 Cleveland Browns
0rec yds, 0 rec, 0 TD · 2 games
HOU2025 Houston Texans
23rec yds, 2 rec, 0 TD · 3 games
CLE2025 Cleveland Browns
25rec yds, 2 rec, 0 TD · 6 games
JAX2026–now Jacksonville Jaguars
0games played
Regular-season receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars Current team2026–present

    Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. Cleveland Browns2025, second stint

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 6 games.

  3. Houston Texans2025

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 3 games.

  4. Cleveland Browns2024

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.

  5. New York Jets2024

    He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 5 of 5 games.

  6. College: Kentucky

2 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  2. WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
  3. WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
  4. Re-signedRe-signed with the Cleveland Browns.
  5. TagTendered as a restricted or exclusive-rights free agent by the Cleveland Browns.
  6. TagTendered as a restricted or exclusive-rights free agent by the Cleveland Browns.
  7. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.
  8. WaivedWaived by the Houston Texans.
  9. SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
  10. SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
  11. WaivedWaived by the Cleveland Browns.
  12. SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
  13. ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
  14. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the New York Jets.
  15. WaivedWaived by the Chicago Bears.
  16. SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
  17. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.

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About Brenden Bates: Bio FAQ

How old is Brenden Bates?

Brenden Bates is 26 years old. He was born on October 17, 1999. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.

How tall is Brenden Bates?

Brenden Bates is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 255 pounds, and plays tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

How much does Brenden Bates weigh?

Brenden Bates weighs 255 pounds, his listed weight on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Brenden Bates wear?

Brenden Bates wears number 83 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He plays tight end.

What position does Brenden Bates play?

Brenden Bates plays tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, wearing number 83. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.

What team does Brenden Bates play for?

Brenden Bates plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end.

Where did Brenden Bates go to college?

Brenden Bates played college football at Kentucky, after attending Archbishop Moeller (OH).

Where is Brenden Bates from?

Brenden Bates went to high school in Ohio, at Archbishop Moeller, before playing college football at Kentucky.

When is Brenden Bates's birthday?

Brenden Bates's birthday is October 17. He was born on October 17, 1999 and is 26 years old.

How long has Brenden Bates been in the NFL?

2026 is Brenden Bates's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.

What teams has Brenden Bates played for?

Brenden Bates has played for the Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.

What year did Brenden Bates enter the NFL?

Brenden Bates entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.