Arnaz Battle came into the league as a 6th-round selection (197th overall) in 2003, drafted out of Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2011 with PIT, capping a 9-season NFL career. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 179 catches for 2,147 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 208#
College
Notre Dame
Draft
Rd 6, 197th overall (2003)
Seasons
2003–2011
2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology76th percentile among WRs · limited sample
16 games · 0 targets
2006 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed15▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst28▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility83▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size63▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat51▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability62▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share60▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share38▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume48▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Arnaz Battle has appeared in 96 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: SF (2003–2009), PIT (2010–2011).
As a passer he has thrown for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 80 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 179 passes for 2,147 yards and 11 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2006 with SF: 683 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game27 vs LAR, 2005 Week 1
- Most rushing yards in a game18 vs DET, 2008 Week 3
- Most receiving yards in a game120 on 7 catches vs NO, 2008 Week 4
2006 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 29 3.6/g | 313 39/g | 3 |
| Away | 8 | 31 3.9/g | 370 46/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 25 4.2/g | 330 55/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 10 | 35 3.5/g | 353 35/g | 2 |
| In wins | 7 | 28 4.0/g | 388 55/g | 3 |
| In losses | 9 | 32 3.6/g | 295 33/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 42 3.5/g | 452 38/g | 3 |
| On turf | 4 | 18 4.5/g | 231 58/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 4 | 15 3.8/g | 151 38/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 12 | 45 3.8/g | 532 44/g | 3 |
2006 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | ARI | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 38.8 |
| Week 2 | LAR | 3 rec, 78 yds, 0 TD | 57.9 |
| Week 3 | PHI | 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 39.7 |
| Week 4 | KC | 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 52.5 |
| Week 5 | LV | 4 rec, 37 yds, 2 TD | 75.6 |
| Week 6 | LAC | 5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 48.2 |
| Week 8 | CHI | 4 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 37.4 |
| Week 9 | MIN | -6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD | 48.4 |
| Week 10 | DET | 6 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 56.2 |
| Week 11 | SEA | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | 48.2 |
| Week 12 | LAR | 3 rec, 36 yds, 0 TD | 56.2 |
| Week 13 | NO | 4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD | 49.4 |
| Week 14 | GB | 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD | 41.6 |
| Week 15 | SEA | 18 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD | 71.5 |
| Week 16 | ARI | 7 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD | 44.2 |
| Week 17 | DEN | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD | 55 |
Arnaz Battle — common questions
- What position does Arnaz Battle play?
- Arnaz Battle is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Arnaz Battle played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Arnaz Battle has played for SF (2003–2009), PIT (2010–2011).
- Where did Arnaz Battle go to college?
- Arnaz Battle played college football at Notre Dame.
- When was Arnaz Battle drafted?
- Arnaz Battle was selected in round 6, 197th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Arnaz Battle scored?
- Arnaz Battle has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 11 receiving).
- What is Arnaz Battle's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Arnaz Battle rated 42.0 for 2011, the 29th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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