Tyler Batty DE/EDGE BYU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tyler Batty DE/EDGE BYU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.6 DOB: 05/02/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*) | |
| Age: 24.6 DOB: 05/02/2000 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 73.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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63% |
| Pass Rush: |
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68% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#378
Position rank:
#67
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| College Games: 49 College Snaps: 2214 | ||
ESPN RATING: 73/100
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247 RATING: 80/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Rashad Weaver - Pittsburgh |
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90% |
| Esezi Otomewo - Minnesota |
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88% |
| Jeffrey Gunter - Coastal Carolina |
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78% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Tyler Batty, a defensive end from BYU, enters the NFL Draft after a productive college career. The Payson, Utah native graduated from Payson High School with high honors before joining the Cougars in 2020. Born in 1999, Batty stands at 6'5" and weighs 275 pounds.
Batty's collegiate journey began with a strong freshman campaign, recording 4 sacks in just 3 games. He continued to improve, culminating in a senior season where he led BYU in tackles for loss (9) and quarterback hurries. Over his four-year career, Batty amassed 165 total tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in 39 games.
Off the field, Batty served a two-year mission in Spain for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He earned recognition for his community service, being named to the All-State AFCA Good Works Team in 2023. Batty's accolades include selections to the All-Big 12 Second Team and multiple preseason All-Big 12 First Team honors.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Anchor monster in the trenches, showcasing plus play strength to stack and shed against the run with consistent leverage.
- Motor runs hot; relentless pursuit to the ball carrier with sideline-to-sideline effort, often making backside plays.
- Toolsy pass rusher with a developing arsenal; flashes a powerful bull rush and an intriguing spin move to keep tackles off-balance.
- High-level processor with quick play diagnosis; rarely bites on misdirection or play-action, allowing for rapid reaction time.
- Uses his pterodactyl wingspan effectively to press blockers and disrupt passing lanes, creating batted balls at the LOS.
- Scheme-versatile defender; comfortable playing in multiple techniques across the defensive front with consistent production.
- Natural field general; demonstrating cerebral pre-snap adjustments and on-field communication skills.
- Violent hands at the point of attack; consistently wins the hand-fighting battle to disengage and penetrate the backfield.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks that twitch off the snap; initial explosion is adequate but not elite, limiting his ability to consistently threaten the edge.
- Can get engulfed by size when kicked inside; occasionally struggles to maintain his gap against combo blocks and down blocks.
- Tackling technique needs refinement; tendency to lead with the shoulder instead of wrapping up, resulting in whiffs in space.
- Hip tightness evident when cornering; ankle flexion and lower body pliability limit his ability to flatten to the QB.
- Frame maxed out; may need to redistribute mass to improve functional strength for anchoring against NFL-caliber power.
Scouting Report: Summary
A high-motor edge defender with three-down potential, Batty brings a lunch-pail mentality to the trenches. His ability to set a firm edge and stack-and-shed in the run game will earn him early rotational snaps. In passing situations, Batty's developing rush arsenal and quick play recognition allow him to be disruptive, though his lack of elite bend may limit his ceiling as a pure speed rusher.
Scheme versatility is Batty's calling card. He's comfortable playing multiple techniques across the defensive front, making him valuable in both 4-3 and 3-4 systems. His high-level processing and on-field communication skills suggest he could quickly become a defensive signal-caller. However, his frame may be maxed out, potentially limiting his ability to add significant functional strength at the next level.
While far from a blue-chip prospect, Batty's likely floor is of a reliable rotational piece with starter upside. His relentless motor, play strength, and ability to diagnose plays quickly make him a solid Day 3 target. Teams looking for a high-character, scheme-flexible defender who can contribute on special teams will find value in Batty's well-rounded skill set.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (IND-FBS)
How other scouting services rate Tyler Batty (Overall Rank)
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.