2007
Played in all 13 games during his junior season, earning one start...Hit the 80 percent blocking grade eight times during the season, including seven times in the last eight games...Began his junior year as the top reserve at both offensive guard positions.
2006
Moved inside from tackle to guard on the offensive line during preseason camp and won the first-unit job coming out of those drills on the right side...Played in nine games during his second season on campus, earning seven starting calls at offensive guard.
2005
Played in six games during his true freshman season, seeing all of his work as a reserve at offensive tackle...Despite limited experience on the offensive line, was thrust into action during his first year on campus due to youth and inexperience at offensive tackle.
High School
Originally from Westchester and New Rochelle, NY, he moved to Georgia prior to his senior year...Played tight end at Sandy Creek (GA) HS...Had 10 catches for more than 200 yards receiving and three touchdown passes during his senior season...Considered basketball his primary sport until moving south in November 2003...As a sophomore at Tuckahoe (NY) HS, he started all but one game and was the squad's third-leading scorer...Other top scholarship offers: Kentucky and Ole Miss.
Personal
Born Michael Jerrod Gates, 10-30-87, in Tyler, TX...Son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gates...Majoring in fitness management. | 
