File LB-85 · National rank 649 · 2027 class
Brian Bates Jr.
6'1"Height
230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.3 Floor
range 1.1
Ceiling 6.4
6.4/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.5
5.3/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.6
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · Conference USA draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.9
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
2025 FIRST-TEAM All-MEAC and HBCU All-America at Delaware State (76 tackles, 2 sacks, forced fumble) before transferring in. Real production, tempered for the FCS level of competition.
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