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The general manager of the Green Bay Packers is in Minnesota to see a pair of draft prospects at need positions participating during the school’s pro day.
According to Andrew Groover of NFL Network, Brian Gutekunst is one of at least two general managers at Minnesota’s pro day on Thursday, providing the Pakcers with an up-close look at Gophers receiver Rashod Bateman and cornerback Benjamin St-Juste.
Bateman (6-0, 190) is a potential first-round pick and one of the draft’s best receiver prospects. He could be the first Minnesota player drafted in the first round since 2006. In 2019, Bateman established himself as one of college football’s best receivers by producing 1,219 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.
The Packers haven’t drafted a receiver in the first round since 2004, but Bateman could give Green Bay’s offense a long-term running mate for All-Pro Davante Adams.
St-Juste is a big cornerback with size (6-3, 202) similar to current Packers starter Kevin King. His frame provides the opportunity to be a factor on the perimeter at the next level, although concerns about his overall athleticism exist. He could be a mid-round prospect for the Packers if he checks some measurement boxes at Thursday’s pro day.
