Ron Battle Explained

Ron Battle
Number:81
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:27 March 1959
Birth Place:Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:220
High School:Southwood
(Shreveport, Louisiana)
College:North Texas
Draftyear:1981
Draftround:7
Draftpick:175
Teams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:62
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:B/BattRo20

Ronnie Jerome Battle (born March 27, 1959) is a former American football tight end who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1981 NFL draft. He played college football at North Texas.

He is the father of NFL wide receiver Arnaz Battle.

Early life

Battle attended Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana.

College career

Battle played college football at North Texas.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Battle was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round (175th overall) of the 1981 NFL draft. He appeared in four games as a rookie but did not record any statistics.

In 1982, Battle played in nine games for the Rams. He finished the season with two receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball once for one yard.

He left the NFL and professional football after the 1982 season due to a career ending thumb injury.