Jake Bates
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About
Football player best known as a team member of the Houston Texans, Michigan Panthers, and Detroit Lions. In March 2024, his 64-yard field goal set the record for the longest field goal in United Football League history.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Central Arkansas, Texas State University, and University of Arkansas. He played college soccer and football.
Trivia
He worked as a brick salesman at Acme Brick in Northwest Houston. He is a Christian and referred to his faith in interviews.
Family Life
He got engaged to Presley Folkerts. His parents are Jonathan and Mariana Bates. He has siblings named Jordan, Cole, and Travis.
Associated With
His Detroit Lions teammates included Jared Goff, Penei Sewell, and Aidan Hutchinson.
