Zeke Bates
6′0″ · 220 lb · Haverford, PA · Malvern Prep
On the Minnesota roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Haverford, PA
- Malvern Prep
- About 950 miles from Huntington Bank Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1114 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8700.
Where he fits
Minnesota lists 9 running backs this season.
Minnesota running backs with a game this season
Minnesota’s week
- RecordMinnesota is 4-2.
- Next gameat Indiana · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Minnesota in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Pass share
55.0%
205 pass / 168 run
Plays / game
62.2
6 games
Team sack rate
1.4%
217 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Minnesota -- now projected as a quality contributor in the backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Minnesota has produced 1 All-Conference running back. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. David Cobb went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Joined Minnesota in 2026
- 2026 Minnesota FleckYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Minnesota in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,114 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Minnesota in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Malvern Prep