Kentucky Wildcats#3 · DB Aaron Gates
79 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 199 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Newnan, GA
Aaron Gates is a DB (#3) for Kentucky, from Newnan, GA. In the 2026 season he has 7 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 8
Passes defensed 14
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 7
Efficiency
Tackles per game 13
Sack rate 3
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 8
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 5
Weight 8
Frame 6
Experience 17
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2026 season
7
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
3
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Aaron Gates career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | FLA | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | FLA | 9 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | FLA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 16 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
21
45
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | vs South Alabama | W 45-21 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Texas A&M | W 31-21 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Alabama | L 17-45 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKentucky DB: #3
- ClassSenior
- HometownNewnan, GA
Aaron Gates: Kentucky DB profile and stats
Aaron Gates is a DB (#3) for Kentucky, from Newnan, GA. This profile tracks Aaron Gates's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Aaron Gates in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Aaron Gates play for?
Aaron Gates plays for Kentucky, wearing #3 at DB.
What position does Aaron Gates play?
Aaron Gates is a DB for Kentucky.
How tall is Aaron Gates?
Aaron Gates is 6-0 and weighs 199 lb.
What year is Aaron Gates in?
Aaron Gates is listed as a senior on the Kentucky roster.
Where is Aaron Gates from?
Aaron Gates is from Newnan, GA.
How many tackles does Aaron Gates have?
Aaron Gates has 7 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.