Round 6, Pick #192: DE Danny Batten S. Dakota State

[Ozymandius]

Well I noticed. I just kinda didn't care

[Ghost of Rob Johnson]

The hit on the QB at :50 is pretty awesome.

[Alaska Darin]

FWIW, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila came out of SDSU.

So did Marshall friggin' Faulk (San Diego State - not exactly a football power).

 

Good football players are found EVERYWHERE. I'm glad this front office is looking.

[Fan in San Diego]

So did Marshall friggin' Faulk (San Diego State - not exactly a football power).

 

Good football players are found EVERYWHERE. I'm glad this front office is looking.

 

What do you mean not a power house? Go Aztec's! This guy will be a OLB for sure.

[Happy Days Lois & Clark]

http://boards.buffalobills.com/showthread.php?t=252583

 

 

The talented senior enters his fourth season as a starter, but he has also been the “heart and soul” of the Jackrabbits’ defense since stepping on the field as a freshman, going on to start 35 of the 36 games he appeared in for the university. A relentless pass rusher, he has registered 15.5 quarterback sacks, 40.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 23 pressures for South Dakota State. Ten of his pressures caused interceptions, while two others produced fumbles and two resulted in safeties. To date, he has produced twenty turnovers on the field, as the Jackrabbits converted twelve them into scores (eight touch-down drives, two more that ended with field goals and two safeties).

 

But, there is much more to Batten’s game that just getting to the quarterback. Few defensive linemen boast the pass coverage ability that #54 has. With his superb quickness and change of direction agility, he has prevented receivers from getting to 80-of-100 passes targeted into his area (20.00 pass completion percentage). The opposition managed just 132 yards on the 20 receptions made vs. the weak-side defensive end, an average of 6.6 yards per pass completion and 1.32 yards per pass attempt (latter figure is the lowest for any active Football Championship Subdivision player).

 

The well-rounded Batten has also been a dominant force vs. the run. To date, he has made 188 plays vs. the ground game, holding the opposing ball carriers to only 173 yards, an average of 0.92 yards per rushing attempt. He registered 28 third-down stops and eight more on fourth-down plays vs. the running attack, making 53 total tackles for loss (solos/assists) while stopping runners at the line of scrimmage for no gain 38 times. Just 20 of those 188 running plays he was involved in resulted in first downs for the opposition (10.64%).

[sportsblock]

Danny Batten Interview from the Monday before the draft. He will be just fine.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HSRLSECE

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1278737

 

 

Pass rush: Often used on the strong side because of his run-stopping ability, so pass rush came mostly from hustle and effort. Keeps coming after initial punch from tackle. Has good speed, flexibility and hand play to turn the corner if used that way. Stood up on some occasions to blitz inside gaps or come off the edge. Keeps his eyes in the backfield and gets hands up to deflect passes, but does not own the length to block many.

 

Run defense: Plays with leverage, standing strong against much bigger offensive tackles and able to disengage to reach the ball when it comes by him. Also moves down the line while engaged. Comes downhill when standing up to blow up fullbacks or attack the ballcarrier. Maintains containment on his side of the line. Rips off tight end blocks easily with strong hands. Will be engulfed by NFL tackles.

 

Explosion: Lacks elite quickness or pop for a strong-side defensive end but uses violent hands and has enough get-off to pressure the tackle's outside shoulder on a pass rush.

 

Strength: Plays with leverage and is quite strong for his size but lacks the bulk to turn tackles or push the pocket at the next level. May be best off playing linebacker in order to match up against tight ends or get the jump on tackles off the edge. Should handle most tight ends playing the nine-technique against the run and in coverage.

 

Tackling: Exceptional hustle and chase on the edge, whether the play is in front of or behind him. Plays low and changes directions well. Wraps and rarely lets go, even though his arms are not as long as many NFL defenders. Goes through the ballcarrier and delivers a serious blow on almost every tackle.

 

Intangibles: Durable, consistent, high-effort performer who plays hard through the fourth quarter. Vocal leader who congratulates teammates and lets them know when they did not complete their assignment.

 

Wow yeah, to some of the other posts points about "out of touch" "rednecks" etc... this guy sounds horrible. How could a high effort, vocal leader that was a little small for an NFL DE possibly be solid LB depth and/or special teamer?

 

What a waste of a late pick...

[Haven Moses]

Wrong SDSU.. Faulk was from San Diego State, Batten is from South Dakota State..

For a second there I thought we were heading for a Dennis Shaw reference. Whew.