Patrick Bates was drafted No. 12 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 44
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 796th at Texas A&M
The pick
How Patrick Bates came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 44
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 796th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 457% of career value
- Final season
- 19963 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Patrick Bates.
Notre Dame · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Toledo
Illinois College · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Texas A&M in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Patrick Bates in the 1993 NFL Draft
Patrick Bates is a Defensive back out of Texas A&M selected No. 12 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1993 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Patrick Bates drafted?
Patrick Bates was selected No. 12 overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/patrick-bates.
What college did Patrick Bates play for?
Patrick Bates played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Patrick Bates's NFL career turn out?
44 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/patrick-bates.