Rashod Bateman was born on November 29,1999 and is an American professional football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League.
19 Facts About Rashod Bateman
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Rashod Bateman played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was selected by the Ravens in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Rashod Bateman caught 56 passes for 825 yards and five touchdowns in his junior season and committed to play college football at the University of Minnesota the following summer upon receiving a scholarship offer from the school.
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Rashod Bateman was named a second team All-American by Sports Illustrated and USA Today and was a third team selection by the Associated Press.
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However, the Big Ten would later reverse their decision, with Rashod Bateman rejoining the team for the shortened season.
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Rashod Bateman was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 27th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft, making him the first Gopher to be drafted in the first round since Laurence Maroney in 2006.
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On May 12,2021, Rashod Bateman signed with the Ravens on a $12.6 million contract that included a $6.5 million signing bonus.
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On September 1,2021, Rashod Bateman was placed on injured reserve to start the season after undergoing groin surgery.
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On October 16,2021, Rashod Bateman was activated to the active roster from injured reserve.
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Rashod Bateman finished with 46 receptions for 515 receiving yards and one touchdown in 12 games.
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Rashod Bateman became a full-time starting wide receiver along with Devin Duvernay following the trade of Marquise Brown to the Arizona Cardinals during the offseason.
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Rashod Bateman returned against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but left in the second quarter with a foot injury.
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On November 3,2022, it was announced Rashod Bateman will undergo surgery on his foot, ending his season.
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Rashod Bateman finished with 15 receptions for 285 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in six games.
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Rashod Bateman recorded at least one reception in all but two games during the 2023 regular season.
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Rashod Bateman finished the season with 32 receptions for 367 yards and a touchdown along with one rush for 18 yards.
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Rashod Bateman signed a new three-year $15 million contract extension through the 2026 season on April 24,2024.
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In Week 15 against the New York Giants, Rashod Bateman had 5 receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns, including a 49-yard touchdown.
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In what became a breakout season for Rashod Bateman, he finished the regular season with career-highs in yards and touchdowns as he recorded 45 catches for 756 yards and 9 touchdowns.