OWINGS MILLS, Md Rashod Bateman will draw tough battles this season as the Ravens' No. 1 wide receiver.In Week Kenyan Drake Jersey 1 against the Jets, he'll match up with an upstart rookie cornerback, Sauce Gardner.Bateman has done his homework."We've been studying him all around," Bateman said. "Good athlete, confident player. Just looking forward to the matchup."The Ravens selected Bateman with the 27th overall pick in the 2021 draft from Minnesota where he caught at least one pa s in all 31 games he appeared. Bateman had 147 receptions for 2,395 yards and 19 touchdowns fifth in school history. He also recorded ten 100yard receiving games fourth in school history.Bateman is a more sure-handed pa s- Las Vegas Raiders Jackets catcher, runs better routes, and is able to get more yardage after the catch.After mi sing almost the first half of his rookie season following surgery, Bateman finished the year with 46 receptions for 515 yards and a touchdown.Scroll to ContinueHe has emerged from training camp fully healthy. Im definitely way further ahead than I was last year, and that feels good. I was Cliff Branch Jersey talking the other day with someone, This time last year, I wasnt here. So, I thank God. Im ble sed and healthy. I keep going, keep fighting."Gardner was selected by the Jets with theNo. 4 overall selection in this year's draft from Cincinnati where he managed nine interceptions in three years despite opposing Malcolm Koonce Jersey offenses avoiding his side of the field.He's expected to have a huge rookie season.Sauce has got all the confidence in the room, Jets safety Jordan Whitehead said. Just from his preparation, you can tell hes ready to play. He doesnt get beat, so he should be confident. He makes plays."Bateman is looking forward to the matchup. The Ravens are looking to bounce back from Las Vegas Raiders Home Office last year's disappointing 8-9 finish."Definitely exciting, it's going to be lit, it's going to be loud, it's going to be fun," Bateman said.
