Steve Bates was drafted No. 272 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1990 NFL Draft out of James Madison. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #272
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1990
The pick
How Steve Bates came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1990 classAround pick 272
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Bates.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Bates in the 1990 NFL Draft
Steve Bates is a Defensive end out of James Madison selected No. 272 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1990 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. James Madison has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1986.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Steve Bates drafted?
Steve Bates was selected No. 272 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/steve-bates.
What college did Steve Bates play for?
Steve Bates played college football at James Madison in the Sun Belt. See every James Madison draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/james-madison-dukes.
How did Steve Bates's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/steve-bates.