2009 (Junior): Appeared in one game, moving to wide receiver after serving as a backup quarterback for first two seasons.

HIGH SCHOOL: First Team Burlington Olympic Football League selection ... Academic All-County ... Three-year varsity letterwinner in football ... played baseball in 2003  ... Honor Roll student ... Helped lead football team to 7-3 record in 2006 for coach Jon Reising.

PERSONAL: Born March 6, 1989 ... Son of Tim and Judy Pates .. Majoring in Actuarial Mathematics.