2021 NFL Draft: New mock draft with Justin Fields, Zach Wilson rising

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Oct 24, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Rashod Bateman (0) catches a pass in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

player. Pick Analysis. Minnesota. 26. 49. Scouting Report. WR. Rashod Bateman

The Green Bay Packers have felt (somewhat) the effects of not using any single selection in the 2020 NFL Draft on the wide receiver position.

Luckily for them, the 2021 class is once again awesome, and they have the chance to correct their mistake.

Rashod Bateman has drawn some Keenan Allen comparisons, and they are certainly warranted.

Bateman is probably a much more dynamic athlete than Allen tested coming out of Cal a few years back, but the comp is not based on athleticism — it’s based on his route running abilities and how easily he can move the chains.

Along with Davante Adams, Bateman would give the Packers an awesome 1-2 punch at the receiver position and Aaron Rodgers (or Jordan Love) would be very happy.

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