2007 JUNIOR SEASON
Played in 10 of the Pirates’ 11 games… recorded the first of two interceptions on the season in an overtime win over Morgan State… intercepted a pass in a win over Florida A&M, returning it a season-high 51 yards… broke up 10 passes and forced a fumble… recorded 50 tackles, including 26 solo efforts.
2006 JUNIOR SEASON (OREGON)
Started the first two games of the year against Stanford and Fresno State before being injured… returned in week nine to play against USC… registered eight tackles on the year, including seven solo stops, and two pass breakups… received a medical redshirt for the season.
2005 SOPHOMORE SEASON (OREGON)
Presence may have been slightly overlooked by the casual observer compared to his first season due to the talents of team’s starting cornerbacks but delivered when called upon in 10 appearances… missed team’s final two games of the regular season while recuperating from injuries… filled in as a starter vs. Arizona State and Washington, logging 94 and 62 snaps, respectively… Oregon’s fifth-leading tackler in he secondary equaled career-high five tackles against Montana and added tackles for losses vs. Houston, Stanford and the Grizzlies… also nabbed career’s second interception vs. the Cardinal in addition to returning a pair of kickoffs for 25 yards against Fresno State… tied for fifth on the team with nine special teams tackles, leading the team’s efforts against Houston and Montana.
2004 FRESHMAN SEASON (OREGON)
Broke into the starting lineup for five of his nine appearances as a true freshman, finishing as the secondary’s fourth-leading tackler… posted collegiate-best five tackles vs. Stanford and UCLA in addition to recording tackle for loss against Washington State and intercepting one pass vs. Arizona… experienced most extensive action against the Bruins (88 plays)… awarded team’s top newcomer honor (Len Casanova Award) in addition to receiving third-team Freshman All-America honors.
DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL
The PrepStar and SuperPrep All-American received votes for Best in the West inclusion by the Long Beach Press-Telegram despite being limited to only three games his senior year due to a foot injury… was ranked among the top 25 defensive backs in the country by SuperPrep magazine, as well as the 21st-best prep prospect in the state after converting from safety to cornerback in 2003… the two-year defensive starter for a program ranked No. 1 in the country for his last three years (151-game winning streak) also averaged 6.5 yards per carry in brief running back stint before suffering physical setback… accumulated second-team all-state honors as a junior, averaging 10.1 yards per carry (747 yards) and scoring 15 touchdowns.
PERSONAL
Born Jackie Lee Bates on Oct. 12, 1986 in Sacramento, Calif.… son of Valencia Bates.
