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NFL Draft: Rashod Bateman is ready for the NFL, what will he bring to this new team?

Rashod Bateman has had an outstanding Gopher career and is potentially going to be the first Gopher taken in the 1st round since 2006 when the New England Patriots took Laurence Maroney at 21. A year ago there were 5 Gophers who were drafted, including Antoine Winfield Jr. being taken in the 2nd round and nearly winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

But will Bateman be the first Gopher 1st rounder in 15 years?

Rashod Bateman

Height: 6’
Weight: 190
Home: Tifton, GA

Bateman exploded as a high school senior in Georgia.