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5 teams that really nailed the 2021 NFL Draft

By Rucker Haringey

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 24: Rashod Bateman #0 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers carries the ball against the Michigan Wolverines in the third quarter of the game at TCF Bank Stadium on October 24, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Wolverines defeated the Gophers 49-24. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

3. Baltimore Ravens

Rashod Bateman is the perfect wide receiver to round out Lamar Jackson’s receiving corps. Putting him in the same starting lineup with Marquise Brown and Sammy Watkins is going to cause real problems for opposing defenses in 2021.

Bateman has great speed which allows him to be productive on the outside or in the slot. His most impressive skill as a wide receiver is his precise route-running ability. That gives him the ability to create serious separation on a variety of routes.

Jackson is a quarterback that needs his wide receivers to create a little more room at times. Bateman should quickly evolve into his favorite target during his rookie campaign. Bateman will be more consistent than either Brown or Watkins despite his youth.

Some Ravens fans might have wanted to see their front office use their Round 1 selection on a pass rusher, but Bateman can turn into their No.1 wide receiver by the time the postseason rolls around. This selection si going to look great in retrospect. Bateman has a strong chance to be this year’s version of Justin Jefferson.

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