Height
6' 5"
Weight
250 lbs
Arm Length
32"
(32nd)
Draft Pick
4.19
(2021)
College
Boise State
Age
27.7
Best Comparable Player
Nick Vannett
7.4%
(13th)
College Dominator
11.1
(23rd)
College YPR
--
Breakout Age
John Bates Contract
John Bates signed a 3 year, $21,000,000 contract with the Washington Commanders on March 11th, 2025. The contract runs through the 2027 season and has an average annual value of $7,000,000. It also came with a $7,000,000 signing bonus and $11,520,000 guaranteed. Bates was represented by Chase Callahan (Excel Sports Management) in negotiations.
3 yr(s) / $21,000,000
Overall Contract Terms
$11,520,000
Total Guaranteed Money
$7,000,000
Signing Bonus
2028
Expiration Year
Salary Cap Details
| Year | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Cap % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,510,000 | $4,333,333 |
1.55%
|
| 2026 | $3,010,000 | $5,833,333 |
1.90%
|
| 2027 | $7,260,000 | $10,833,334 |
3.21%
|
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