Justin Bates was drafted No. 219 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2003
The pick
How Justin Bates came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Guard G
- Measurables
- 300 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 2003 classAround pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Bates.
Louisville
USC
Cincinnati
Oregon
Colorado College in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Colorado College · 5× Pro Bowl
#10
Chris Naeole
G · NO · 1997
Colorado College
#244
Jay Leeuwenburg
G · KC · 1992
Colorado College
#101
Heath Irwin
G · NE · 1996
Colorado College
#249
Wayne Lucier
G · NYG
Colorado College
#160
Ryan Miller
G · CLE · 2012
Colorado College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Bates in the 2003 NFL Draft
Justin Bates is a Guard out of Colorado College selected No. 219 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Colorado College has produced 132 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 Justin Bates drafted?
Justin Bates was selected No. 219 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/justin-bates.
What college did Justin Bates play for?
Justin Bates played college football at Colorado College in the Big 12. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Justin Bates's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/justin-bates.