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 (CA) | ||||||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1999 | ||||||||||
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Albrey Battle (born 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 played mostly for the San Jose SaberCats and also for the Arizona Rattlers. Before turning pro, he played college football at Arizona State University. He also had a short time with the Tennessee Titans and the San Francisco Demons.
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Albrey Battle's Football Journey
Albrey Battle had an exciting career playing American football. He started playing in high school, went on to college, and then played professionally.
Early Days and High School Football
Albrey Battle grew up playing football. He played for the Poway High School Titans. In his senior year, he was a top offensive lineman. His team had a great season, winning 11 games and losing only 2. They also won their league championship.
College Football Career
After high school, Albrey played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He played in 41 games during his college career. He started 27 of those games. He made 105 tackles, and 32 of them were tackles for a loss. This means he stopped the opposing team behind their starting line.
Playing Professional Football
Albrey Battle played for a few different teams during his professional career. He played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL).
Starting with the Titans
After college, Albrey hoped to join an NFL team. He signed with the Tennessee Titans in 1999. However, he was released from the team before the season began.
Starring in the Arena League
Albrey found his biggest success in the Arena Football League. He played for the San Jose SaberCats from 2000 to 2006. During his time with the SaberCats, he helped them win two championships. These were ArenaBowl XVI and ArenaBowl XVIII. Winning these championships was a big highlight of his career.
A Stop in the XFL
In 2001, Albrey also played for the San Francisco Demons. This team was part of a different league called the XFL.
Finishing with the Rattlers
Albrey Battle played his final professional season in 2007. He played for the Arizona Rattlers, another team in the Arena Football League.
Family Connections
Albrey Battle has a famous family member. His uncle is Sidney Moncrief. Sidney Moncrief was a well-known professional basketball player. He was an NBA All-Star.
