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Arnaz Battle

WR

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. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 93rd 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
49.8

61th percentile among WRs · limited sample

9 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.16
Total EPA×0.22+0.04
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed18▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst27▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility89▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size59▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands51▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability93▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share47▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume49▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2011PIT425
2010PIT37.98
2009SF45.614540
2008SF49.891824318
2007SF54.21641506005
2006SF56.81628606833
2005SF47.392711323633
2004SF38.71458143
2003SF39.7514

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
11
1.8/g
112
19/g
0
Away3
13
4.3/g
206
69/g
0
In division3
8
2.7/g
86
29/g
0
Out of division6
16
2.7/g
232
39/g
0
In wins3
7
2.3/g
66
22/g
0
In losses6
17
2.8/g
252
42/g
0
On grass6
11
1.8/g
112
19/g
0
On turf3
13
4.3/g
206
69/g
0
Indoors1
7
7.0/g
120
120/g
0
Outdoors8
17
2.1/g
198
25/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 2SEA4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 3DET18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD41.8
Week 4NO7 rec, 120 yds, 0 TD81.1
Week 5NE1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 6PHI3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD49.8
Week 7NYG2 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 8SEA3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 14NYJ—36.9

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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