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John Bates

TE · WAS · Age 28
Superflex: TE71 · #330 overall — 1QB: TE71 · #295 overall
Values updated Aug 25, 2026
The Verdict · Superflex
Neutral.
Neutral
On John Bates at 11.7, the risk profile is clean (22.1/100), but production (11/100) hasn't matched the name value.
The quick read
For contenders
No forced move for contenders at this price.
For rebuilders
No forced move for rebuilders at this price.
In Superflex
Similar value in 1QB and Superflex.
Outlook
We expect this value to hold — no forced move either way.
Risk
Low risk profile (22.1/100).
Profile scores (format-independent)
Production
11
Youth
68.4
Role security
51.5
Contract
67
Upside
47.1
Win-now
37.6
Rebuild
58.8
Risk · lower is better
22.1
Dynasty value by format
Superflex
11.7
1QB
11.7
SF TE Prem
12.3
2QB
11.7

1QB and Superflex are the two formats most leagues use; SF TE Premium boosts elite tight ends. Compare against the full trade value chart.

Why this value
DCC Value
11.7
Talent
Draft pedigree
Outlook
Neutral
Format lens
TE premium bump

Values are our own: talent (production weighted against draft pedigree), age curve, role security, upside, contract, and risk, scaled by format scarcity. No third-party rankings are used. Scale: 0–100 base, open-ended after format adjustment. Read the methodology.

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