Delaware State’s HBCU All-American linebacker Brian Bates Jr. will be entering the NCAA transfer portal

Breaking: Delaware State’s HBCU All-American linebacker Brian Bates Jr. will be entering the NCAA transfer portal.

Coming off a standout season with 89 total tackles, 13 TFLs, and 3 sacks, Bates also earned First Team All-Conference honors. With proven production, leadership,… pic.twitter.com/3BBxGCDjC7

— Brian Bates Jr (@brian_bates44) December 26, 2025

Congratulations to Brian Bates, Delaware State linebacker, on being named to the HBCU college football All-America team. #HBCUfootball #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/PRhJATUYeG

— BOXTOROW MEDIA (@boxtorow) December 11, 2025

BLOCK DESTRUCTION 🔨💥
I LOVE CONTACT 🪖

Portal HBCU - ALL American Backer
Brian Bates Jr 6’1 225lb
2 years of Eligibility pic.twitter.com/7R2D0dGnNg

— Brian Bates Jr (@brian_bates44) December 26, 2025

Thank you Delaware State University. I will be entering my name into the TRANSFER PORTAL WITH 2 YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY LEFT.

6’1 225lb LINEBACKER
HBCU ALL-AMERICAN
1st Team ALL-CONFERENCE
89 TOT
13 TFLS
3 SCKS#AGTG #TransferPortal
Full Film ⬇️https://t.co/rL5kAhnlKg pic.twitter.com/73kdoAnrE5

— Brian Bates Jr (@brian_bates44) December 19, 2025