Danny Batten's Pro Chances

[JackFlash]

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ESPN article by Len Pasquarelli about an invite to the combine not being everything when it comes to being drafted or having a productive career. Specifically lists Danny as one of 6 players to still have a chance at being drafted without the combine.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft1...len&id=4938074

[JackFlash]

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Hah - Rabbitalum was quicker to the enter key.

[drleiferman]

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Danny is a good blue collar guy who will probably be drafted and be a backup perhaps the rest of his life. I like to see him be the next chad greenway but hes not quite that caliber player...look for perhaps derek domino or general sargent to be at least considered by teams as well

[master_rabbit]

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I'm wishing danny the best of luck in the upcoming draft...it'll be exciting to watch and see if his name gets called...on another note, when was the last time an sdsu football player was actually drafted? just curious

[drleiferman]

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Connot, Scott (2004 - 2004)
Bouman, Todd (2001 - 2008


http://www.databasefootball.com/play...ate+University

this is the site to see all players from sdsu who have been in nfl

[mitchell]

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Danny is a good blue collar guy who will probably be drafted and be a backup perhaps the rest of his life. I like to see him be the next chad greenway but hes not quite that caliber player...look for perhaps derek domino or general sargent to be at least considered by teams as well

I think you mixed General Parnell and Clint Sargent to make General Sargent. Pretty cool name none the less.

Next year will probably be the best year for NFL prospects SDSU has ever had. I'm not saying all of the 8 guys listed below will get signed, but I think they all have a reasonable shot if they have good senior years.

Possibly Drafted
TE Colin Cochart - Best chance to get drafted out of the 2011 class. Has been on scout's radar since sophmore season.
LB Derek Domino - Could be on Buck Buchanan list and could be the top LB in FCS next year. Has the size and speed.
SS Conrad Kjerstad - Could also be on Buck Buchanan list. A true gamer. Plays both pass and run well.

Free Agent Signings
CB General Parnell - Has the tools and the speed as long as he recovers from knee surgery.
DE Tony Thompson - Has the size/strength the NFL looks for, not sure about the production or speed
CB Cole Brodie - Could be a sleeper, one of the faster players for SDSU.
HB Kyle Minett - Could be on Payton List next year. Probably doesn't have the speed/quickness for NFL but will get a look based on production/toughness
C Ryan McKnight - Beat out some good centers for 1st team all-conference this past season

[EQguy]

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Connot, Scott (2004 - 2004)
Bouman, Todd (2001 - 2008


http://www.databasefootball.com/play...ate+University

this is the site to see all players from sdsu who have been in nfl

Scott was with the Cheifs but wasn't drafted. Don't think we can count Todd as he graduated from St. Cloud. I think you gotta go a bit further back to find a guy drafted. I don't think Doug Miller, Adam Timmerman or Steve Heiden were drafted either.

[2002jack]

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Scott was with the Cheifs but wasn't drafted. Don't think we can count Todd as he graduated from St. Cloud. I think you gotta go a bit further back to find a guy drafted. I don't think Doug Miller, Adam Timmerman or Steve Heiden were drafted either.

The website has draft status on the players bios.

[mitchell]

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This link shows all the SDSU players that were drafted.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/ful...=0&type=school

Surprised to see Heiden picked in the 3rd round and also to see Boden picked as the #13 pick overall in 1975.

Also interesting to see that 3 players were drafted in the 90's, but none in the 00's.


Year Rd Pick Player Pos Team
1999 3 69 Steve Heiden TE San Diego Chargers
1995 7 230 Adam Timmerman G Green Bay Packers
1993 7 188 Doug Miller LB San Diego Chargers
1986 8 217 Bruce Klosterman LB Denver Broncos
1980 7 175 Chuck Loewen T San Diego Chargers
1978 5 129 Bill Matthews LB New England Patriots
1976 6 173 Todd Simonsen -- Houston Oilers
1976 14 396 Bob Gissler -- Miami Dolphins
1975 1 13 Lynn Boden G Detroit Lions
1975 8 196 Jerry Lawrence -- Houston Oilers
1974 8 196 Darwin Robinson -- Washington Redskins
1973 11 280 Phil Engle -- Green Bay Packers
1970 16 414 Tim Roth -- Oakland Raiders
1966 7 Ron Meyer QB Chicago Bears
1964 9 Wayne Rasmussen DB Detroit Lions
1956 8 Dick Klawitter C Chicago Bears
1953 22 Pete Retzlaff OE Detroit Lions

[Jacks-02]

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Scott was with the Cheifs but wasn't drafted. Don't think we can count Todd as he graduated from St. Cloud. I think you gotta go a bit further back to find a guy drafted. I don't think Doug Miller, Adam Timmerman or Steve Heiden were drafted either.

Heiden was drafted by the Chargers in the 3rd round in 1999.
Timmerman was drafted by the Packers in the 7th round in 1995.
Miller was drafted by the Chargers in the 7th round in 1993.

http://www.databasefootball.com/play...ate+University

[EQguy]

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Heiden was drafted by the Chargers in the 3rd round in 1999.
Timmerman was drafted by the Packers in the 7th round in 1995.
Miller was drafted by the Chargers in the 7th round in 1993.

http://www.databasefootball.com/play...ate+University

See there ya go. I would have sworn all were free agents. Especially because I was around when Doug and Adam played and I followed their pro careers closely (but apparently not too close).

[mitchell]

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From JbScouting.com

5 Non-Combine Prospects to Watch in March and April

1. DE Danny Batten, South Dakota State
Batten created quite a buzz in El Paso after playing very well at inside linebacker and could be moved to the position when all is said and done. His production (83 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 10 sacks) in 2009, his motor, and athletic ability make him a prospect that we believe will be successful in the NFL. His 40 time is expected to be in the high 4.5 or low 4.6 range at his pro day and his bench reps, broad jump, and vertical should all be solid and boost his stock late in the process. Despite not getting a combine invite we firmly believe he will ultimately be drafted.

[JBS]

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http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/...sers-projected

For the record we know who his private workouts are with but we can not say which teams they are as the one that has not leaked out has said if it does leak they will cancel it. Those who want to see Danny do well can understand why some of us are keeping our mouths shut. However, We will tell who brought him in once the workouts are completed.

[darkerstill]

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http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/...sers-projected

For the record we know who his private workouts are with but we can not say which teams they are as the one that has not leaked out has said if it does leak they will cancel it. Those who want to see Danny do well can understand why some of us are keeping our mouths shut. However, We will tell who brought him in once the workouts are completed.

This is great to hear...or read. I can't wait to see who gets this guy!

[JBS]

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http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/blog/528-batten-wk8