6Jabari Bates
RB · RS SR
5-SR
Current depth chart
RB1Starter5-SR
Depth relationships
Bio
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. From St. John Bosco HS · Compton, CA.
Jabari Bates started 0 of 12 games in 2025 and appeared in 4.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight5'7"Weight180 lbHometownCompton, CAHigh schoolSt. John Bosco HSRecruiting3 · No. 1188 national · 2022 classConferenceMountain West
Production · 2026 · 2 GP
Rushing
31
CAR
156
YDS
0
TD
Receiving
3
REC
22
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
3.6
LINE YDS
0.9
EXPLOSIVE
37%
RUSH SUCC
27%
USAGE
Career path
ST. JOHN BOSCO HSCompton, CA
SAN JOSÉ STATE2022 — present