33Brian Bates Jr.
LB · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Delaware State → Sam Houston
Delaware State → Sam HoustonCurrent depth chart
MIKE2Second4-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Brian Bates Jr. is a 6'1", 230-pound weakside linebacker from Centreville, Virginia, who attended DeMatha Catholic High School. He played college football at Delaware State before transferring to Sam Houston. In 2025, Bates appeared in 12 games for the Hornets, recording 80 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks while forcing and recovering a fumble. He earned First Team All-MEAC honors and HBCU All-America recognition. His season high came against Monmouth on 10/4 with 12 tackles. In 2024, he logged 36 tackles across 12 games with 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Bates is now a redshirt junior transfer with Sam Houston. From DeMatha Catholic HS · Centreville, VA.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'1"Weight230 lbHometownCentreville, VAHigh schoolDeMatha Catholic HSConferenceConference USAPrevious schoolDelaware StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
3
TACKLES
1
TFL
1
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
DEMATHA CATHOLIC HSCentreville, VA
CHARLOTTE2023
DELAWARE STATE2024 – 2025
SAM HOUSTON2026 — present
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