If not for these leagues, no one would've seen what this dude can do. Good stuff. 👍🏾

@Phl0gist0n43

Ай бұрын

Besides kickers, everyone many can go to Europe and become pros

@Swaggernaut64

Ай бұрын

​@@Phl0gist0n43 True, though that's not guaranteed either, or they just play soccer and that's it.

@ViNCENT-vm5sl

Ай бұрын

@@Phl0gist0n43not that many who go to Europe go pro but I agree that it’s another avenue to garner attention in hopes you get recognized and picked up by some team in the league

@KurthardtJr

Ай бұрын

@@Phl0gist0n43being able to do it in America is better

@butternuts14

Ай бұрын

It’s great that these dudes are in a more concentrated league because they’re showing off skills against good competition

It’s the back to back part that impresses Pat so much. Not just any jabroni can hit two

That ball had like an extra 5 yards on it. He might be able to hit 70yd

@Danjr704

Ай бұрын

Indoors too. No help from wind or at elevation.. That’s crazy strong leg

@joshlewis575

Ай бұрын

​@Danjr704 double pumped it on the run up too. Would've been good from 70 for sure

@jimlahey3919

Ай бұрын

He’s good for 69 any day

@mrnobls6858

Ай бұрын

At Least 5

@tanthony298

Ай бұрын

Definitely can hit 70 im honestly surprised it hasnt happened yet

Best part of the UFL is guys like Bates finally getting some spotlight

He ended up hitting a 62 yarder this week. Unfortunately it wasn't in a win but still. Back to back weeks with 60+ yard field goals. A weapon!

Seeing pats face light up when he talked about ball speed was really cool

Good for him . Well deserved

played soccer with Jake in middle school. I remember him scoring a goal from midfield. always had a crazy leg. also a great guy! he deserves everything thats coming his way

@paulharbron8439

3 күн бұрын

Nice

Pat shooting up a 🙏🏼 when bates said “god had another plan” was hysterical timing. That was subtle and perfect 😂2:45

@stevenp25100

Ай бұрын

He wanted to mock but caught himself

Dude could've made it from farther too, it was insane

He's already in Detroit and you better believe he's going to stay.😂

@joshlewis575

Ай бұрын

I watched it live randomly and couldn't believe it and that's exactly what I was thinking as a lions fan

@pillowbugg

Ай бұрын

Nah! He's gonna be wearing purple in Minnesota...

Went to school with Jake’s brother. As soon as Pat had him on I’m like wait a minute I’ve seen that guy before lmao. Small world. Hope he makes it to the league!

Impressive that the ball tracked so straight! That takes more than leg. Takes a really good snap, great spot, and superior work by the kicker to not let that ball hook or slice. 😊

Love this guy's character/humbleness. Go Jake!

Every team in the league is gonna want this kid now, so happy for him!

Never thought I'd go to a football game to see a kicker but might have to head down there. See what the new lions kicker looks like in person....😂

When I drive I listen to Pat, SIMPLE

Rams need this guy. He’s signed this week

So glad Pat is covering the UFL and giving these players some media time! Surprised he didn't mention Aubrey from Dallas though.

Image being the Lions, and your #1 need is Kicker.... and you dont sign this guy because the GM is too lazy to just walk down the stairs lmao

@honolulublues5548

Ай бұрын

They already contacted him. But, the Lions front office is not located at Ford Field. It is located at their practice facility in Allen Park. A little more than just a walk downstairs.

@joshlewis575

Ай бұрын

Who says they won't? Be reasonable for him too since he's already living in state. Stick around after their season winds up and go try and win a superbowl in the winter

Jake: “God had a different plan for me, but now I’m here.” Pat: “Hell yeah.”

Way to go Jake! You have no idea how many folks are pulling for you! Go after it!!!

Hope he gets his chance in the NFL! I have a feeling though, that the teams will wait for the UFL season to end to see if he maintains consistency.

This is awesome man. No one makes these younger guys feel more invincible then Pat.

Wishing him nothing but the best and hopefully he can make the big leagues soon if he keeps it up seems like a really hard working humble dude

Props to pat really pumping this kid up with the BACK to BACK narrative. What a G

"I hit 67 on my pro day... it hit the ceiling but it was gonna be good..." LMFAO this kid is nuts.

I love having football all year round, UFL hopefully can create a lot of epic storylines for the NFL too. Saw that Panthers game, those kicks were wild.

I still can't understand why the NFL hasn't endorsed a spring league. They need a place for undrafted players to showcase and they take so many innovative ideas from these leagues and incorporate them into the NFL. It could just be a testing ground for players and game changes.

I was at the game, and the first thing I heard after he hit the first one was the lions need to sign this guy right now

pats little prayer got me so good hahahahah

And bro just hit a 62 yarder before the half this week 😂 bruhhhhh

I’m all for seeing people succeed

Vikings get this guy

@aaronclay4665

Ай бұрын

my browns need to bring him in..........

@ChazzyPhizzle1

Ай бұрын

Packers need one too 😂😂

@upnorthj

Ай бұрын

It ain’t the 60s he gotta hit, it’s the one from 27😂😂

@selfloathinggameing

Ай бұрын

Vikings already have a spring league kicker on the roster

@fireman4453

Ай бұрын

He's not leaving Ford Field.

It took the Arena league for Kurt Warner to get a shot... This is why there are farm teams in MLB... They should expand the UFL with that thought in mind...

It hit the ceiling ....goat

This leagues kickers are really raised to kick for the brand! Love to see it 🤙🏻

Lions are already kicking the tires on him

I love that.. And you can tell that he looks up the Pat so much

Love it. Props kid!!!

These leagues are giving these young men opportunities that so call scouts or NFL teams didn't think they are good enough.

Hope the young man gets his NFL chance and keeps knocking bombs for who calls him. Great feel good story world needs more of these.

It hit the ceiling, but it was gonna be good!! 😂😂😂

Could be the greatest football kicking achievement of all time.

UFL delivering on the promise to give guys that chance to breakthrough to the NFL, and is providing fun football as well. It'll only get better as time goes on because more high level players will want to play in the UFL!

That’s dope!

Imagine this guy kicking in Denver. Might hit from 70

Amazing. Should be NFL bound with that performance......

Was there with the kid. What a great moment

Spring ball does so much good. Over looked guys get a second chance, young guys that need time to develop get a second twice, Guys that know they are not making the pros but want to get paid rather than grades get a shot. Let's GO!

I remember at 22 training to attempt to walk on at arkans and would practice 63 yarders since it was the nfl record and could average 8 of 10 good and 5 yards above posts. So cool to see an Arkansas ex player go after his dream.

Damn, second kick was better than the first.

Thank you Pat!

What a great kid!

It’s stuff like this that make sports so great.

He’s getting an NFL job TOMORROW. That dude has the leg and between the ears.

64 and 64 is wild, Hope my Lions offer him a deal.

As soon as I seen him make it and then they took a timeout to ice him i was like Pat is gonna have him on his show for sure now!

As a battle hawk fan i was just in pure shock 😂 good stuff though 👍

That thing had some velocity.

This is the REAL sports show....

Back to back 64 yard fg is nuts

This is why coaches at all levels should give everyone a chance to see what they can do

What's going on with this new generation of kickers? 64 and had more air under it that's crazy.

@joshlewis575

Ай бұрын

Looked like it'd be good from 70. It was pretty far up on the uprights going through

and to the NFL he goes

He's going to be playing for the Lion's

Love Bates, go Michigan

Awesome! So cool

So good, they should replace his first name with "Master"

if they had 16 team league, played a little later maybe dip into june/july would be great, summer football would be killer

These new leagues really the new wave of sports right now, it was always a thing in like baseball and soccer but now football and basketball are starting to take notice of the talent in these places, pretty dope

Welcome to the NFL

This guys a Ram 🎉

Kody Ko is a UFL kicker, holy!

Ughhh dude is a f in beast

So many kickers don’t get to the pros but deserve it always wondered if they are the ones that won’t “play ball” for the league hehehe

If I was the opposing coach, I'd be sure to shake the young man's hand after the game. That was great.

Hell yeah!

Way to go Jake 👍🏾

I like how every TV telecast thinks the best camera angle for these long field goals is the camera behind the goal posts. Does the sideline camera guy go on break during field goals?

First fg since highschool 💯💯 good 💩 my boi

Every team is calling

I can remember a kicker for the Browns tried a 70 yd FG once. It was dead center but about a yard short. Non soccer style.too. can't remember his name.

PLEASE NEVER CHANGE PAT.

Bates has the leg to challenge Justin Tucker's distance record of 66 yards.

mr. bates congratulations you are a jacksonville jaguar

The UFL is going to be a great development league for players that didn't get a chance to shine in college. They can put real reps on tape. Eventually these teams could be like baseball farm teams actually controlled by NFL Franchises if they merge.

Hes gonna be drafted to NFL

I was there place went nuts

Get this man on the Packers

Imagine this guy kicking a 70-yard FG to the superbowl with the Lions.

Ravens we need him after tucker retires 🙌🏽

We're in the era of the kicker.

I hope he gets signed to an NFL team. The UFL can bring light to so many guys hopeful careers.

Maxx Crosby 2024 DPOY!!!

GRATS man

bro is getting drafted. .... done deal.

@miltowncorey

Ай бұрын

He can sign with anyone he wants to. He's in the UFL already.

@honolulublues5548

Ай бұрын

Jake has already been in the NFL before. He had brief stints with Tampa and Houston but never kicked field goals, so he can sign with any team that makes him an offer. Jake "Boom Boom" Bates.

@houseofchinn6112

Ай бұрын

No he can't

The Lion's need you, Jake.

Everybody gonna be watchin the Michigan Panthers now!

@joshlewis575

Ай бұрын

I just randomly had it on in my garage and couldn't believe what I watched. Wild as hell

Bro made some money week 1