Trevor Bates

Trevor Bates
No. 44 New England Patriots
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1993-08-28) August 28, 1993
Place of birth: Westbrook, Maine
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Westbrook (ME)
College: Maine
NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 7 / Pick: 239
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Trevor Bates (born August 28, 1993) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Maine, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.

College career

Bates recorded 17 sacks in his final three seasons with the Maine Black Bears. As a junior, he recorded seven pass deflections and three interceptions to be named team MVP.[1]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Bates was drafted in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He signed his rookie contract with the Colts on May 5, 2016.[2] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Colts as part of final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was elevated to the active roster on October 4, 2016 but was released on October 13.[5][6]

New England Patriots

Bates was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on November 7, 2016.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Bowen, Kevin (May 5, 2016). "Trevor Bates Hoping To Be Colts Pass Rusher To Groom". Colts.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ Bowen, Kevin (May 5, 2016). "Colts Agree To Terms With Four More Draft Picks". Colts.com. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ Bowen, Kevin (September 3, 2016). "Colts Make Final Cuts, Assemble 53-Man Roster". Colts.com.
  4. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Sign Nine Players to Practice Squad". Blogs.Colts.com. September 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Move". Blogs.Colts.com. October 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". Blogs.Colts.com. October 13, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Patriots make practice squad moves". Patriots.com. November 7, 2016. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
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