THIS IS THE SPORTS SPECTRUM PODCAST WITH MATT FORTE & JASON ROMANO, FEATURING JAKE BATES
Jake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions. He was undrafted out of the University of Arkansas in 2023 but signed with the Houston Texans, before getting released after the preseason. In early 2024, he signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League and was selected to the All-UFL team before signing with the Lions in June.
In Week 7 of the 2024 season, Bates was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking the game-winning 44-yard field goal to help Detroit beat Minnesota. In Week 10, Bates kicked a 58-yard field goal against Houston to tie the game late, and then hit a 52-yard game-winning field goal to help the Lions win. For his efforts, Bates was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November. Then on Dec. 5, Bates hit another game-winning field goal with no time left to help Detroit beat Green Bay, 34-31, in a key divisional game.
Today on the podcast, we talk to Jake Bates about his incredible journey from being a brick salesman to becoming a kicker for the Detroit Lions. He discusses the challenges he faced after being released by the Texans, the importance of prayer in his life, and how he aims to glorify God through his actions, both on and off the field.
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“He’s so faithful. Man, my story is, if anything, I just hope people can see Jesus through my story. That’s what I think I’m here to do. It’s not make or miss or be a good kicker or bad kicker, but spread the love of Jesus.”
— Lions kicker Jake Bateshttps://t.co/OoA6XPyVQs
— Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) November 28, 2024
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