Solomon Bates was drafted No. 135 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 17
- Career AV
- 291st at Arizona State
The pick
How Solomon Bates came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 260 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 17
- Career approximate value
- 291st among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20041 years after the draft
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Solomon Bates.
Northwestern
Wake Forest · 1× Pro Bowl
Mars Hill
NC State
Arizona State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Terrell Suggs
LB · BAL
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#80
Derek Smith
LB · WAS · 1997
Arizona State
#125
Brian Noble
LB · GB · 1985
Arizona State
#92
Derrick Rodgers
LB · MIA · 1997
Arizona State
#29
Vernon Maxwell
LB · IND · 1983
Arizona State
#69
Scott Stephen
LB · GB · 1987
Arizona State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Solomon Bates in the 2003 NFL Draft
Solomon Bates is a Linebacker out of Arizona State selected No. 135 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft. 17 regular-season games · 2 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 Solomon Bates drafted?
Solomon Bates was selected No. 135 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/solomon-bates.
What college did Solomon Bates play for?
Solomon Bates played college football at Arizona State in the Pac-10. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Solomon Bates's NFL career turn out?
17 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/solomon-bates.