Battle’s calling card: smart, physical linebacker with real speed
Derek Battle entered Delaware as a 6-foot-2 linebacker praised for his speed, striking ability, and football IQ, and he was described by the staff as an extremely smart player and a great student. In the 2014 season, he played in one game after battling knee injury setbacks, and his career line at Delaware shows a limited sample of 21 games and 9 total tackles, so the intrigue is more about his traits than his box score. If your team wants a disciplined, high-character defender with linebacker-versus-safety mobility, Battle fits the profile; the main question is durability and whether the body can keep up with the tools.
