Kansas State Wildcats#39 · DE Travis Bates
79 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 278 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Tomball, TX
Travis Bates is a DE (#39) for Kansas State, from Tomball, TX. In the 2026 season he has 3 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 13
Sacks 16
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 9
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 7
Sack rate 15
Coverage 9
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 13
Havoc rate 12
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 17
Frame 15
Experience 17
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2026 season
3
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Travis Bates career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KSU | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | KSU | 11 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | KSU | 11 | 13 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | APSU | - | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | - | 40 | 5.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
20
7
3
43
20
24
35
41
6No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Cincinnati | L 26-31 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Tulane | W 31-20 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Washington State | W 34-7 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | vs Nicholls | W 71-3 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKansas State DE: #39
- ClassSenior
- HometownTomball, TX
Travis Bates: Kansas State DE profile and stats
Travis Bates is a DE (#39) for Kansas State, from Tomball, TX. This profile tracks Travis Bates's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kansas State roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kansas State sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Travis Bates in the news
All newsPreviewHouston at Kansas State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Houston visits Kansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on FOX.2026-10-07RecapKansas State beat Tulane 31-20 (Week 3, 2026)Kansas State beat Tulane 31-20 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Now Kansas State is 3-0, and Tulane is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapKansas State beat Washington State 34-7 (Week 2, 2026)Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Now Kansas State is 2-0, and Washington State is 0-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Travis Bates play for?
Travis Bates plays for Kansas State, wearing #39 at DE.
What position does Travis Bates play?
Travis Bates is a DE for Kansas State.
How tall is Travis Bates?
Travis Bates is 6-3 and weighs 278 lb.
What year is Travis Bates in?
Travis Bates is listed as a senior on the Kansas State roster.
Where is Travis Bates from?
Travis Bates is from Tomball, TX.
How many tackles does Travis Bates have?
Travis Bates has 3 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.