Personal
Born in Ogden, Utah ... parents are Doug and Brooke Bates ... served a Church mission to Nuku'alofa, Tonga (2002-2004) ... returned from Tonga in April, 2004 ... married to Tiffani Clark ... an Eagle Scout.
Before BYU
A two-year letterwinner in football at Boise HS ... played linebacker and fullback ... team went 0-10 as a senior ... team had one victory in his two seasons with the Braves.
Other College
Redshirted as a true freshman (2000) at Ricks JC ... started 11 games at linebacker for the Vikings as a redshirt freshman ... helped Ricks to a 10-1 record and a top-10 ranking in the program's final season.