Mario Bates was drafted No. 44 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2135th at Arizona State
The pick
How Mario Bates came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2135th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1781% of career value
- Final season
- 20006 years after the draft
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Mario Bates.
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Rice
Arizona State in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mario Bates in the 1994 NFL Draft
Mario Bates is a Running back out of Arizona State selected No. 44 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Mario Bates drafted?
Mario Bates was selected No. 44 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/mario-bates.
What college did Mario Bates play for?
Mario Bates played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Mario Bates's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/mario-bates.