2007: Redshirted.

High School: Prepped at Muskegon Reeths-Puffer High School...Played for Tim Odette...Rushed for 658 yards and six TDs as a senior...Muskegon Chronicle All-Area First-Team plaudits as a senior...Two-time all-conference and all-area performer...Toted the ball 95 times for 638 yards and seven TDs as a junior...Outstanding track performer.

Personal: Son of Kevin, Sr. and Beverly Battle...Enjoys football, track and golf.