Brian Bates Jr.
Sam Houston Bearkats
56
DepthBrian Bates Jr.
WLBDefenseDepthTRANSFER · Delaware State
Projected Starter
- Jersey
- #33
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Hometown
- Centerville, VA
- Transfer
- Delaware State
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 62-rated defense; 24th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them -6 vs unit starters → 56.
Team defense (SP+)
62
Rating basis
On-field stats
Production (prior school)
Outperforms 24% of peers
Recruiting pedigree
Top 50% recruit
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.60)
Depth-chart adjustment
-6 for role
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
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Team Role
6 tkl · 0 TFL · 0 sacks
Usage / Involvement20%
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Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.