Jake Bates is an emerging talent in the NFL, currently playing as the kicker for the Detroit Lions.
He has garnered considerable attention for his pivotal performances, especially during the Lions’ recent matchup against the Houston Texans on November 10, 2024.
Highlights
- Jake Bates is engaged right now and his old tweets show a lovely romantic history with his future wife.
- Jake is one of the four sons of his parents, Jonathan and Mariana Bates.
- His grandparents’ names are Paula and Joe Bates.
In that specific match, Bates successfully executed two game-winning field goals. The first was a 58-yarder that tied the game in the fourth quarter.
Similarly, Bates’ second kick was equally impressive, a 52-yarder that secured a thrilling 26-23 victory as time ran out.
Surprisingly, Bates himself was doubtful about his football career. In one of his recent interviews, the NFL star mentioned,
“18 months ago, I thought I was done with football. I was working as a brick salesman in Houston. I thought… I thought the dream was dead… I couldn’t have dreamt of this, like this, this moment is so cool.”
Jake Bates
With the sudden rise in fame, Bates’ newly found fans have a lot to unfold about him. However, he prefers to keep his private life out of the public eye for now, which is a bummer.
Jake Bates Is Engaged To His Long-Time Girlfriend Presley Folkerts
Jake Bates is engaged to his girlfriend-turned-fiancée Presley Folkerts. According to The Knot, they are set to share their wedding vows on March 1, 2025.
Professionally, Presley works as a speech-language pathologist in Texas. She holds Christian beliefs and possesses a profound faith in God.
At 25, Bates and his partner are planning for their marriage right now. Also, his old tweets give us a peek into his love life, showing his time with a relationship timeline with Folkerts.
#prom2k16 pic.twitter.com/HgumOAyO4q
— Jake Bates (@jakebates30) April 16, 2016
For example, in 2015, Bates hinted he was dating his girlfriend, Folkerts. On his X account, he shared a photo featuring Folkerts, accompanied by a couple holding hands emoji that read,
“We stay cheesin’ #icandrivehernow.”
Jake Bates
Additionally, more posts from that year show cute moments between them. On June 11th, Bates posted a photo of Folkerts driving and wished her a happy birthday, saying,
“It’s her birthday but she gave me the best gift.”
Jake Bates
Another tweet from July 15, 2015, shows them together. Bates wrote, “I win,” and Folkerts replied with heart emojis tagging him.
2 months✔️😘👫 @10Morganlaw pic.twitter.com/dLk0RZzs8h
— Jake Bates (@jakebates30) November 17, 2014
With that said, Jake and Presley have come a long way. However, before Folkerts, Bates’ old tweets show he had something special with Morgan Law, a girl who frequently appeared in photos with him in late 2014.
Moreover, there are a couple of posts suggesting they might have dated. For instance, Bates shared a picture of them hugging with the caption,
“1 month with this cutie.”
Jake Bates
Jake Bates Raised By His Parents, Jonathan and Mariana, Alongside His Three Brothers
Jake Bates and his three brothers, Jordan, Cole, and Travis, are raised by his parents, Jonathan and Mariana Bates.
His mom, Mariana, is from Mount Pleasant, Texas. She attended Mt. Pleasant High School and then studied at Texas A&M University. The Bates family currently lives in Tomball, Texas.
While Jake’s dad stays off social media, his mom is often on Facebook. She loves to post about her family’s big moments and special times.
In a fun post from 2018, she put up a picture of Jake, which seems to be from his prom day, with a young lady and joked,
“So turns out he actually does have something to wear other than soccer clothes!”
Mariana Bates
Similarly, Jake’s mother also shared a photo in 2019 of his brother, Travis, with their grandparents, Paula and Joe Bates, from a game night.
Jake’s grandpa works as a board-certified psychiatrist, pediatrician, and writer, while his grandma’s social handles show her being involved in cancer charities.
Jake’s brother, Jordan, is also a familiar face to their mother’s Facebook friends. Jordan’s Facebook bio shows that he is interested in dental health as a career.
Jordan attended the University of Central Arkansas, played soccer there, and later became the Bears’ Director of Soccer Operations. A recent post suggests he married his partner.
In the same way, Cole appears in many family pictures, and one of Mariana’s latest uploads points out that he’s the tallest of the four brothers.
Similarly, a standout family snapshot from June 12, 2019, displays Mariana with all four sons after a birthday meal. Jake’s dad took the picture, and his mother added a caption,
“Thanks to my favorite guys, plus Jonathan, for a great birthday dinner! Good times!”
Mariana Bates
Additional Information
- Jake Bates has signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Lions worth $1.98 million.
- Bates’ deal with the Lions includes a signing bonus of $100,000 and guarantees $150,000.
- He and his brothers grew up in a Christian household.
