Sanders will forego his final season of NCAA eligibility in favor of the NFL Draft.
Bates joined fellow starter Connor McGovern as the second Penn State offensive lineman to declare for the NFL Draft on Wednesday.
McGovern, an all-Big Ten lineman for the Nittany Lions, will head to the NFL.
Shareef Miller is foregoing his final year of NCAA eligibility and heading declaring for the NFL Draft.
Wingo picked the Nittany Lions over Ohio State, Clemson, and Miami (FL), among others.
Although Penn State sits in a great position, there are a few other major targets who will announce and sign during the February signing period.