Jake Bates Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 205 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.0
- Pos rank
- K22
- Rostered
- 69%
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Jake Bates Bio
Jake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 39. Born March 3, 1999, in Tomball, TX, he attended Tomball and played college football at Central Arkansas and then Arkansas.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2024.
In 37 regular-season games since 2024, he has made 56 of 66 field goals.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Detroit Lions Current team2024–present
College: Central Arkansas, Arkansas
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
- WaivedWaived by the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
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How old is Jake Bates?
Jake Bates is 27 years old. He was born on March 3, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jake Bates?
Jake Bates is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays kicker for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Jake Bates weigh?
Jake Bates weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Jake Bates wear?
Jake Bates wears number 39 for the Detroit Lions. He plays kicker.
What position does Jake Bates play?
Jake Bates plays kicker for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 39. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jake Bates play for?
Jake Bates plays for the Detroit Lions as a kicker. He has been with the Lions since 2024.
Where did Jake Bates go to college?
Jake Bates played college football at Arkansas, after attending Tomball (TX).
Where is Jake Bates from?
Jake Bates went to high school in Texas, at Tomball, before playing college football at Arkansas.
When is Jake Bates's birthday?
Jake Bates's birthday is March 3. He was born on March 3, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Jake Bates been in the NFL?
2026 is Jake Bates's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jake Bates played for?
Jake Bates has played for the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Jake Bates enter the NFL?
Jake Bates entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 4th season.