Ron Battle

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

Ron Battle
No. 81
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1959-03-27) March 27, 1959
Shreveport, Louisiana
Career information
College:North Texas
NFL Draft:1981 / Round: 7 / Pick: 175
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:62
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

He is the father of NFL wide receiver Arnaz Battle.

Early years

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.

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