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Rashod Bateman

WR

Drafted 27th overall in the 1st round of the 2021 draft, Rashod Bateman arrived from Minnesota. Now with BAL, he's in his 6th NFL season. By ScoutIndex Rating he was one of the top WRs in football last season, scoring a 81.1 (96th percentile). Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 173 catches for 2,380 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 193#

College

Minnesota

Draft

Rd 1, 27th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
81.1

96th percentile among WRs

16 games · 72 targets

Role×0.14+0.38
Hands×0.1+2.30
Volume×0.12+0.65
Total EPA×0.22+1.85
EPA/target×0.3+2.12
Yards/target×0.12+2.17

Week 1 projection · @ IND

Methodology
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec2.4 (1–4)42% 2.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec yds28.8 (6.7–51)46% 30.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+
Rec TD0.2 (0–1)17% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2024 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst44▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size45▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands42▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat91▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability39▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share72▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share81▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency97▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume76▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BAL71.46162331
2025BAL37.513192242
2024BAL81.116457569
2023BAL44.41518323671
2022BAL48.76152852
2021BAL55.512465151

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Rashod Bateman has played in 68 regular-season games, all with BAL.

He has rushed for 18 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 173 passes for 2,380 yards and 16 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with BAL: 756 yards and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 81.1, in the 96th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2024 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
23
3.3/g
303
43/g
3
Away9
22
2.4/g
453
50/g
6
In division6
19
3.2/g
260
43/g
4
Out of division10
26
2.6/g
496
50/g
5
In wins12
37
3.1/g
605
50/g
9
In losses4
8
2.0/g
151
38/g
0
On grass11
32
2.9/g
535
49/g
4
On turf5
13
2.6/g
221
44/g
5
Indoors3
6
2.0/g
83
28/g
2
Outdoors13
39
3.0/g
673
52/g
7

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT2 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD—
PostseasonBUF4 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD—
Week 1KC2 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD55
Week 2LV3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD41.5
Week 3DAL3 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD61.2
Week 4BUF1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD55
Week 5CIN4 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD58
Week 6WAS4 rec, 71 yds, 0 TD72.8
Week 7TB4 rec, 121 yds, 1 TD98.3
Week 8CLE1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 9DEN3 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 10CIN6 rec, 54 yds, 1 TD72
Week 11PIT2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD46
Week 12LAC2 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD57.7
Week 15NYG3 rec, 80 yds, 2 TD83.5
Week 16PIT1 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD29.7
Week 17HOU1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 18CLE5 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD72.2

Rashod Bateman — common questions

What position does Rashod Bateman play?
Rashod Bateman is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Rashod Bateman played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rashod Bateman has played for BAL (2021–2026).
Where did Rashod Bateman go to college?
Rashod Bateman played college football at Minnesota.
When was Rashod Bateman drafted?
Rashod Bateman was selected in round 1, 27th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Rashod Bateman scored?
Rashod Bateman has 16 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 receiving).
What is Rashod Bateman's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rashod Bateman rated 71.4 for 2026, the 90th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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