03-13-2023, 07:53 PM
With Vonn Bell and Bates III now gone, it looks like we need some depth at Safety. I think this will be the best prospect in round 2 at #60, b/c OT is still a greater need as our first pick.
Here's the scouting report on 4-Star, Jordan Battle-Alabama 6'1, 209-lbs He Hits like an LB, and he can cover the deep ball.
Per Draft Buzz
Physical safety that has the perfect size for the Strong Size position - brilliant in the box with linebacker-like skills
A natural leader of the Alabama defense and possesses a high football IQ with great instincts
Smooth hips and fluid in coverage
Scares the hell out of smaller receivers over the middle - regularly blows them up with big hits
In 2021 he was fantastic in coverage - excelling in man-to-man. Allowed only 111 yds when targetted all season
Displays the speed to stay with receivers deep and doesn't allow much of a cushion
Does a very good job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reacting with good field awareness and ball skills.
Aware in the red zone, stays on the backline to take away fade throws. Capable of making quarterbacks pay for late throws.
Tough and scrappy with forceful nature to be physical at all levels of the field. Has good bulk on his frame to be aggressive in run support.
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field.
Summary:
Battle has a great natural ability with an ideal size for a strong safety, is a natural leader, and has proved super smart while leading the Alabama defense. He also is surprisingly adept in coverage for such a big safety and could even be trusted as a corner in a pinch. He however isn't as good a tackler as you would expect and misses more tackles than you would hope.
We consider Battle to be an excellent pro prospect who will likely be a week one starter at the next level with the potential to be a pro bowler as long as if he works on his tackling skills.
Battle is one the best safeties in this class and will likely hear his name called during the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Here's the scouting report on 4-Star, Jordan Battle-Alabama 6'1, 209-lbs He Hits like an LB, and he can cover the deep ball.
Per Draft Buzz
Physical safety that has the perfect size for the Strong Size position - brilliant in the box with linebacker-like skills
A natural leader of the Alabama defense and possesses a high football IQ with great instincts
Smooth hips and fluid in coverage
Scares the hell out of smaller receivers over the middle - regularly blows them up with big hits
In 2021 he was fantastic in coverage - excelling in man-to-man. Allowed only 111 yds when targetted all season
Displays the speed to stay with receivers deep and doesn't allow much of a cushion
Does a very good job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reacting with good field awareness and ball skills.
Aware in the red zone, stays on the backline to take away fade throws. Capable of making quarterbacks pay for late throws.
Tough and scrappy with forceful nature to be physical at all levels of the field. Has good bulk on his frame to be aggressive in run support.
Has good body control and balance to redirect and break down in the open field.
Summary:
Battle has a great natural ability with an ideal size for a strong safety, is a natural leader, and has proved super smart while leading the Alabama defense. He also is surprisingly adept in coverage for such a big safety and could even be trusted as a corner in a pinch. He however isn't as good a tackler as you would expect and misses more tackles than you would hope.
We consider Battle to be an excellent pro prospect who will likely be a week one starter at the next level with the potential to be a pro bowler as long as if he works on his tackling skills.
Battle is one the best safeties in this class and will likely hear his name called during the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
