The NFL Network has commenced their annual top 100 rankings, and Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is a part of it.
While it’s still to be seen how many other Bengals will crack the list, Bates is coming in at No. 90.
Trey Hendrickson, who signed with the Bengals this offseason following a four-year career with the New Orleans Saints, also cracked the list as the 73rd-best NFL player.
In the last year of his rookie contract, Bates is primed for the best season of his career, tag-teaming with Vonn Bell to create one of the best safety duos in the NFL.