Updated August 15, 2026
Jake Bates (born March 3, 1999) is the kicker for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 39. He played college football at Arkansas and Central Arkansas. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2024. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: kicker (PK)
- Number: 39
- Born: March 3, 1999
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Weight: 202 lb
- College: Arkansas / Central Arkansas
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2024–2025)
Jake Bates played 17 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, making 26 of 29 field goals and 64 of 67 extra points.
Jake Bates played 17 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, making 27 of 34 field goals and 54 of 56 extra points.
Postseason
Jake Bates played 1 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, making 1 of 1 field goals and 4 of 4 extra points.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | FGM | FGA | PAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 26 | 29 | 64/67 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 17 | 27 | 34 | 54/56 |
| Career | 34 | 53 | 63 | 118/123 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | FGM | FGA | PAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $1.08 million, $1.08 million per year, and $0 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
