1 year ago: Who is Lions' kicker? Jake Bates attempts NFL record field goal on Monday night vs. Ravens
That was really close.

1 year ago: Emotional Jake Bates Returns to Old Habitat as Dan Campbell’s Lions Kicker Recalls NFL Struggles
From going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft to making his name heard loud in the UFL next year. And then, carving out an undeniable place for himself with the Detroit Lions, Jake Bates’ story checks all the boxes for a loud and proper comeback saga. And through it all, he has remained humble and […]The post Emotional Jake Bates Returns to Old Habitat as Dan Campbell’s Lions Kicker Recalls NFL Struggles appeared first on EssentiallySports.

2 years ago: How Lions kicker Jake Bates went from selling bricks to playing for Super Bowl contender
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates' improbable comeback story from brick salesman to star NFL kicker is one of hard work and high levels of self-belief.