John Bates was drafted No. 124 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 82 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 19 · #124 overall
John Bates Boise State Draft
John Bates was drafted No. 124 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 82 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 82
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 637th at Boise State
The pick
How John Bates came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Lebanon, OR
- Pre-draft board
- No. 189 prospect53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 637th among Boise State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of John Bates.
LSU
Texas Tech
California
Oklahoma State
Boise State in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Boise State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Bates in the 2021 NFL Draft
John Bates is a Tight end out of Boise State selected No. 124 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Boise State has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 John Bates drafted?
John Bates was selected No. 124 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/john-bates.
What college did John Bates play for?
John Bates played college football at Boise State in the Mountain West. See every Boise State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boise-state-broncos.
How did John Bates's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/john-bates.