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Joshua Bates SMU
File IOL-19 · National rank 187 · 2027 class

Joshua Bates

#64· SMU ·IOL ·R-Jr ·2028 Draft · Durango, Colo.
6'3"Height 315 lbWeight
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Quick Notes
Joshua Bates is a redshirt junior offensive lineman who transferred to SMU from Oklahoma and projects as a starter. A cerebral lineman, he profiles as a draftable, late-round-type prospect.
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Verified2026-07-22
Board Standing
#19 IOL / 1532
#187 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Returning starting center and former four-star with SEC/Big 12 reps; the line's pivot and a solid Power-conference starter.

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Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#381
National
#22
Position
#3
State
High SchoolDurango
HometownDurango, Colo.
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Transfer
Oklahoma→SMU 2025
★★★
Stars
#357
National
#41
Position
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Players Like Him
Lance Robinson IOL · Louisville · Gr 7.2 Ezomo Oratokhai IOL · Northwestern · R-So 7.3 Shadre Hurst IOL · Houston · Sr 7.3 Carson Hinzman IOL · Ohio State · R-Sr 7.0 Coleton Price IOL · Kentucky · Sr 7.4 Jake Guarnera IOL · Michigan · R-So 7.0
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk