Jabari Bates holds the RB · Depth spot in San José State Spartans’s running back room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jabari Bates logged a 14.7% overall usage rate in 2025.

Jabari Bates is a running back for San José State, standing 5'7" and weighing 179 pounds. A native of Compton, California, he attended St. John Bosco High School before joining the Spartans. In 2025, Bates carried the ball 27 times for 192 yards and 2 touchdowns, averaging 7.1 yards per carry with a long run of 87 yards. He also recorded 1 reception for 12 yards and handled 6 kickoff returns for 96 yards. Bates is a returning redshirt junior.

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