John Bates: 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Our model projects John Bates for 20 PPR points in 2026 (1.2 per week), ranking him TE80 and #305 overall. That projection is built on a 4% target share. John Bates is going undrafted in most leagues, so any of our projected 20 PPR points would come free off waivers.
What's behind the projection
Frequently asked
Should I draft John Bates in 2026 fantasy football?
As a late-round flier or waiver watch. John Bates is going undrafted in most leagues, so any of our projected 20 PPR points would come free off waivers.
What round should John Bates go in 2026 fantasy drafts?
John Bates is going undrafted in most 12-team leagues. Our model ranks him #305 overall (TE80), so he's a defensible last-round pick or early waiver add.
What is John Bates's 2026 fantasy projection?
Our model projects John Bates for 20 PPR points in 2026 — 1.2 points per week — making him the TE80 in our rankings. The projection blends our custom pipeline with consensus and updates weekly through draft season.
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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.