Danny Batten's Pro Chances

[Gameday]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Looks like Danny didn't get to do Pro Day at ASU. ASU ok'd him, but Pac 10 conference didn't. This was from a message board answer to EQguy's question.

Here: (just do a CTRL F and then type in Batten) about 3/4 way through.

http://www.championshipsubdivision.c...hp?f=4&t=13763

There are so many Danny Batten threads, looks like I missed the "Pro Day Numbers" thread. Looks like he didn't attend the ASU Pro Day but did work out with scouts after the Pro Day off site.

[mitchell]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Good write-up about Danny shooting up the draft board. Makes it sound like he's a hot commodity.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/n...ril-draft-buzz


NFL teams are going nuts over a pair of under-the-radar players that you should keep an eye on over the next month. Both of the players, defensive end Danny Batten and running back Deji Karim have created a lot of buzz for themselves over the last couple of months despite earlier projections this year that they would be late-round or on-the-bubble selections.

Batten, who played his collegiate ball at South Dakota State and then participated in the Texas vs. The Nation game, has fielded a whopping 11 requests from NFL teams--six for formal visits and five for private workouts--after multiple scouts noted his non-stop motor and intensity. Teams are projecting the 6-foot-3, 246-pound defender as a linebacker in the NFL.

After 10 NFL teams sent representatives to his school's pro day, a dozen representatives--including three linebackers coaches--attended a private workout that Batten held at a Phoenix-area high school a few days later.

The Colts, Dolphins, Packers and Bengals are among the six teams that he'll be visiting, while the Lions, Rams and Eagles are among the five teams that will be flying out to Batten's turf for a personal workout.

[mitchell]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Even more pub about Danny, this time from Sports Illustrated:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...ks/04/02/list/

6. Danny Batten, DE-OLB, South Dakota State -- Batten has built momentum throughout the pre-draft scouting season, turning in a good week at the Texas versus the Nation all-star game in February and building on that with an impressive pro day workout for scouts last week. He projects to outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, but at 6-3, 246, he has room to grow into a 4-3 edge-rushing defensive end role as well. The Bears are one defensive end-needy team that seems intrigued by Batten and his collegiate sack production.

[mitchell]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

This article is projecting Danny as a 6th or 7th round pick.

http://blog.blitznation.com/2010/04/...-danny-batten/

[TeaJackrabbit]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Another article that has Danny as a sleeper (go to bottom of article to find him).

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/t...ly-recommended

[MilwaukeeJacksAlum]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

When one is named on every "sleeper" draft list out there does one then become a fully awake draft prospect? I'm confused. Regardless, it sure would be cool to have the first ever draft where two SDSU players have their names called.

[mitchell]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

When one is named on every "sleeper" draft list out there does one then become a fully awake draft prospect? I'm confused. Regardless, it sure would be cool to have the first ever draft where two SDSU players have their names called.

Some more "Sleeper" talk on Batten.

http://nflmocks.com/2010/04/17/sleep...-danny-batten/

Denver Post

http://www.denverpost.com/commented/...rce=commented-

[mitchell]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

A good article out of Arizona talking about Danny's Chances. The draft is closing in, it has to be an exciting time for Mr. Batten.

Mesquite grad Batten looks to make an impact in NFL

http://www.azcentral.com/community/g...atten0402.html

[mitchell]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Danny has been elevated from "Sleeper" to "Super Sleeper"

This Sports Illustrated article mentions that Danny is flying up the draft board and like most articles, mentions his non-stop motor.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...04/18/sleeprs/

[bub94]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Danny has been elevated from "Sleeper" to "Super Sleeper"

This Sports Illustrated article mentions that Danny is flying up the draft board and like most articles, mentions his non-stop motor.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...04/18/sleeprs/

Nice for the Super Bowl champs to have interest in him.

[jackrab]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Always great to hear sdsu athletes succeeding after college

[mitchell]

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http://www.ksfy.com/sports/headlines/91570219.html

Article from KSFY

[JackJD]

Re: Danny Batten's Pro Chances

Nice update article by Terry Vandrovec in today's Argus:
LINK