Mario Bates

Mario Doniel Bates (born January 16, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft.

Playing for Arizona State in 1993, Bates carried the ball 246 times for 1,162 yards with eight touchdowns in 11 games. His brother, Michael, also played in the NFL.

NFL career statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving G GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1994 NO 11 7 151 579 3.8 40 6 8 62 7.8 14 0 1995 NO 16 16 244 951 3.9 66 7 18 114 6.3 26 0 1996 NO 14 10 164 584 3.6 33 4 13 44 3.4 15 0 1997 NO 12 7 119 440 3.7 74 4 5 42 8.4 14 0 1998 ARI 16 1 60 165 2.8 15 6 1 14 14.0 14 0 1999 ARI 16 2 72 202 2.8 16 9 5 34 6.8 18 0 2000 DET 13 0 31 127 4.1 23 2 15 109 7.3 17 0 Career 98 43 841 3,048 3.6 74 38 65 419 6.4 26 0