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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2016R7 · #239
LB· Round 7

Trevor
Bates.

Trevor Bates, Maine scouting portrait
Bomb Grade
38/100

Maine official athletic logoMaine

R7 · #239 · IND
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

Bates is an ideal fit for a 3-4 defense that prioritizes athletic linebackers capable of rushing the passer and playing in space.

3-4 OLBEdge RusherOutside rusherSpecial Teams Ace
Best role

Year 1 as a rotational pass rusher and core special teamer, with the ceiling to develop into a starting EDGE.

Wrong fit

He would struggle as a stacked, downhill linebacker in a 4-3 gap-controlling defense, as his block shedding and inside run defense need development.

His versatility as a pass rusher and athleticism make him a valuable asset for schemes that can utilize his strengths in space.

07Athletic testing
Relative Athletic Score
7.45
/10 · official

Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.

06Athletic profilevs. LB on Big Board

— No athletic data recorded

08College production

No verified college season lines are available for this player from our statistical sources.

10In hindsight

Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.

Pro Bowls
0
All-Pro
0
Seasons
3
Career AV
1
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