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Cai Bates Wisconsin
File CB-459 · National rank 3819 · 2027 class

Cai Bates

#3· Wisconsin ·CB ·R-So ·2027 Draft · West Orlando, FL
6'3"Height 202 lbWeight
RepresentationExcel Sports Management Confirmed
Elite TalentHigh CeilingTransfer
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Quick Notes
Cai Bates is a redshirt sophomore defensive back who transferred to Wisconsin from Florida State and figures into the two-deep. A high-upside, high-ceiling defender, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyExcel Sports Management
ContactTeambates@excelsm.com
NotesNIL representation — Excel Sports Management.
Verified2026-07-20
Board Standing
#459 CB / 1642
#3819 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Blue-chip (4★, No. 92 overall) unproven redshirt sophomore DB (Florida State transfer); no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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CB Keys 2025 · Florida State
1
Tot
Better than 7% of 935 CBs
0
INT
Better than 35% of 899 CBs
0
PD
Better than 19% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#92
National
#14
Position
#13
State
High SchoolEdgewater
HometownWest Orlando, FL
Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 Florida State 1 100
2024 Florida State 1 100
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Transfer
Florida State→Wisconsin 2026
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Players Like Him
Adrian Laing CB · Temple · R-So 3.9 Dravon Wilson CB · Sam Houston · R-So 3.9 Ricky Knight III CB · Florida State · R-So 3.9 Ahmad Robinson CB · Appalachian State · R-Sr 3.9 Aidan Anding CB · LSU · So 3.9 Blake Woodby CB · Auburn · So 3.9
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk