Rashod Bateman, the Minnesota WR, sits at No. 23 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 8% elite, 61% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Intriguing outside target with combination of size and build-up speed.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Has clever press release, but needs to eliminate some wasted motion and play quicker to make up for his average explosiveness off the line.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His flashes of eye-opening production were counterbalanced by inconsistency against stronger, more talented opponents.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Bateman is an enticing mix of A.J.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Intriguing outside target with combination of size and build-up speed. His flashes of eye-opening production were counterbalanced by inconsistency against stronger, more talented opponents. Has clever press release, but needs to eliminate some wasted motion and play quicker to make up for his average explosiveness off the line. Bateman plays with pro-ready hands and the upper-body agility needed to adjust in air and…”
“…Bateman is an enticing mix of A.J. Brown and Michael Thomas on the perimeter; he's a physical pass catcher with the capacity to play out wide or in the slot. He is a true No. 1 receiver, and his underrated game could pop at the next level.…”
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