University of Minnesota Athletics
2026 Football Roster

Jersey Number 26
Zeke Bates
- Position:
- RB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 215
- Hometown:
- Haverford, Pa
- High School:
- Malvern Prep
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 1 / 1
- Class:
- Freshman
| PRONUNCIATION |
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.
Barber & Maroney III Highlights
Thursday, January 29
Coach Fleck Postgame at Rate Bowl
Tuesday, January 06
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Win Ninth Straight Bowl
Friday, January 02
Anthony Smith - Rate Bowl
Monday, December 29

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