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Minnesota Football: Rashod Bateman and Benjamin St.-Juste ink rookie NFL contracts

Former Minnesota Golden Gophers Rashod Bateman and Benjamin St.-Juste have both signed rookie contracts with their respective NFL teams after being drafted last month.

Bateman, who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round as the 27th overall pick, signed a four-year contract worth $12.6 million guaranteed. His signing bonus was $6.5 million.

St.-Juste, who was drafted by the Washington Football Team in the third round as the 74th overall pick, maxed out as a third-rounder, signing for $551,118 above the minimum. He reportedly inked a four-year contract worth $5.1 million, with a $1 million signing bonus.