Second-year wide receiver Rashod Bateman is changing his jersey to No. 7 after wearing No. 12 as a rookie.
The first-round draft pick had a solid rookie season after missing the first five games following groin surgery, finishing with 46 catches for 515 yards and a touchdown.
The Ravens’ No. 7 was worn most recently by Trace McSorley, and other Ravens who have worn the number include Kyle Boller, Ryan Mallett, Billy Cundiff and Chris Redman.
🚨Uniform number change🚨
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman has switched to No. 7, per his IG.
Notable Ravens who’ve wore No. 7: Chris Redman, Kyle Boller, Billy Cundiff, Ryan Mallett and Trace McSorley.
Bateman wore No. 12 last season as a rookie. pic.twitter.com/xPMh9iURBY
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) April 4, 2022
The Ravens’ past three top draft picks have all changed their jersey numbers.
WR Hollywood Brown: 1️⃣5️⃣ to 5️⃣
ILB Patrick Queen: 4️⃣8️⃣ to 6️⃣
WR Rashod Bateman: 1️⃣2️⃣ to 7️⃣So maybe hold off on getting a rookie’s jersey for a while, yeah?
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) April 4, 2022