University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Signing Day Roster

Block M Roster

Zeke Bates

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    RB
  • Hometown:
    Haverford, Pa
  • High School:
    Malvern Prep
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Malvern Prep in Malvern, Pennsylvania • wore No. 2 for the Friars and was coached by David Gueriera • two-time first-team all-league, helping Malvern to two league titles • in his senior season, averaged 15.3 yards per rush and tallied 909 yards and 13 touchdowns • consensus three-star prospect • ranked by ESPN as the No. 48 running back in the country and the No. 23 player in the state of Pennsylvania • also attended Haverford High School from 2021-23.

PERSONAL: Son of Eddie Bates and Iris Crespo-Bates • has one sister (Tatianna) • cousin, Jimi Mitchell, played football at Penn State and Chattanooga.

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