Temple
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LSU
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Class
Sophomore
HS Recruit
Est. NIL Value
$10KModel estimate, not a reported contract.
Eligibility
Immediate
Portal Entry Date
January 18, 2026
Status
Committed
TVS
Low risk
2 / 100
Relative transfer-risk score, not a literal probability.
Brian Bates is a LB from Delaware State who is committed in the 2026 transfer portal. The recorded destination is Sam Houston.
Updated Sep 12, 2026Sources: CFBD, school rosters, ESPN, TransferPortl
Transfer Details
Advanced Statistics
Havoc Plays
2.00
Solo Tackle Rate
33.3%
Ball Plays
0
CFBD passing, EPA, and usage data update with the weekly data build. AY/A uses passing yards, touchdowns, interceptions, and attempts. aDOT uses CFBD air-yard data.
TVS History
4 saved weekly states
Latest 19 · down 4
Model signals include recruiting profile, production and usage, team transfer rate, coaching changes, position, and prior transfer history. TVS is a relative risk score. It is not a literal probability.
Transfer History
Original School
Delaware StateJanuary 18, 2026
Delaware State → Sam Houston
Committed
Season Statistics
| Season | Team | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sam Houston | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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