Any time we can flip a recruit from one of the big boys, it's a good day. Well, technically it was a good night because this commitment came at around 11, so it was LATE. I totally whiffed on my recruiting article on Sunday stating I didn't anticipate us taking another TE. So, of course, we take another TE.
Bates is listed a 6'6 210lbs out of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Oregon. Scout has him as a 2-star recruit while Rivals and 247Sports have him listed as a 3-star.