Packers Rumors: Rashod Bateman Linked; GB Has Done ‘A Lot of Research’ on WR | Bleacher Report

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The Green Bay Packers have reportedly done “a lot of research” on Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman ahead of the 2021 NFL draft, which starts Thursday night.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano reported Wednesday the Packers “spent time” with Bateman during the predraft process, which suggests he could be a target with the No. 29 overall pick in the first round.

Bateman was one of college football’s top wideouts over the past three years, recording 147 catches for 2,395 yards with 19…