Sunday, June 12, 2011
Aaron Bates, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Punter
By
proscoutdan
Posted at
3:24 PM
Bates, Aaron Michigan State 6000 200 4.75
Four-year starter as a punter and holder. Elected team captain.
Solid person on and off the field. A good athlete who can place
the ball inside the 20-yard line and is also a directional punter.
Experience in punting in bad weather and has responded well.
Averaged 45.0 yards per punt his senior year. Explodes into the
ball. Good lift and leg extension. Natural through ball. Good
eye-hand coordination. Poised and mentally tough. His
minimum hang times are over 4.40 seconds. Gets the ball off in
1.3 seconds or less, hand to foot. Has the bonus traits of the
ability to throw, tackle, speed, and hands.
For complete report see Ourlads' Guide to the NFL Draft.