Jessie Bates III

The All-North Carolina NFL team is heavy on linemen

September 13, 2023 Shawn Krest

The Carolina Panthers’ opening game may have taken place in Georgia, but there were North Carolina connections everywhere one looked. From the two NC State Wolfpack linemen starting for the Panthers — 2022 first-round draft […]

Former Wake Forest star Jessie Bates stings Panthers in Falcons debut

September 12, 2023 The Associated Press

ATLANTA — Safety Jessie Bates led a cast of new veteran starters on the Atlanta Falcons’ defense that was dominant against Carolina rookie quarterback Bryce Young, especially in the second half. “Honestly, it was my […]

Wake Forest, NC State lead state’s contingent at Sunday’s Super Bowl

February 9, 2022 Shawn Krest

Jessie Bates III was nearly a hero. In mid-December, the Bengals battled back from a fourth-quarter deficit against San Francisco and tied the score. With 21 seconds left in regulation, he stepped in front of […]

NFL Combine invitees include underclassmen, seven from NC State

February 6, 2018 Brett Friedlander

The official list of invitees to the NFL’s pre-draft scouting Combine in Indianapolis has been announced, with NC State leading the way among North Carolina schools with seven selections. Heading up the Wolfpack contingent is […]

Wake Forest defensive star Jessie Bates declares for NFL draft

January 5, 2018 Brett Friedlander

As a redshirt sophomore, Jessie Bates III figured to be the centerpiece of Wake Forest’s defense for at least another season. Friday, though, the 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety ended his career with the Deacons two years […]