Albrey Battle facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 21, 1976 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Poway (Poway, California) | ||||||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1999 | ||||||||||
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Albrey Battle, born on October 21, 1976, is a former American football player. He was a defensive lineman, which means he played on the defense to stop the other team. Albrey played for eight seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was a player for the San Jose SaberCats and the Arizona Rattlers. Before that, he played college football at Arizona State University. He was also part of the Tennessee Titans and San Francisco Demons teams.
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Growing Up and High School Football
Albrey Battle played football in high school. He went to Poway High School in Poway, California. In his senior year, he was an amazing offensive lineman. He even earned special 'all-CIF' honors. This means he was one of the best players in his area. His team, the Titans, had a great season. They won 11 games and lost only 2. They also won the Palomar League championship.
College Football Career
Albrey Battle played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He started in 27 out of 41 games he played. During his time at Arizona State, he made 105 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player. Of those tackles, 32 were for a loss. This means he stopped the other team behind their starting line.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Albrey Battle hoped to join the NFL. He signed with the Tennessee Titans in 1999. This was after the 1999 NFL draft, where teams pick new players. However, he was released from the team before the season began.
Playing in the Arena Football League
Albrey then joined the San Jose SaberCats in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for them from 2000 to 2006. During his time with the SaberCats, he helped them win two championships. They won ArenaBowl XVI and ArenaBowl XVIII. The ArenaBowl is like the Super Bowl for the AFL.
Time in the XFL
In 2001, Battle also played for the San Francisco Demons. This team was part of a different league called the XFL.
Final Season with the Rattlers
Albrey Battle played his last professional season in 2007. He played for the Arizona Rattlers, another team in the AFL.
Family Connections
Albrey Battle has a famous uncle. His uncle is Sidney Moncrief, an NBA All-Star. The NBA is the National Basketball Association.
