Michael Bates was drafted No. 150 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 145 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 145
- Career AV
- 649th at Arizona
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Michael Bates came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Career approximate value
- 649th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 117% of career value
- Final season
- 200311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Bates.
UCLA
Tulsa
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma
Arizona in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Bates in the 1992 NFL Draft
Michael Bates is a Running back out of Arizona selected No. 150 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1992 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Michael Bates drafted?
Michael Bates was selected No. 150 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/michael-bates.
What college did Michael Bates play for?
Michael Bates played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Michael Bates's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/michael-bates.