A USA Today honorable mention All-America and third-team All-South quarterback by Fox Sports South.

However, against No.1 Nebraska in the second game of the year, Battle suffered a broken wrist on the first play from scrimmage and was forced to sit out the remainder of the season.

He was an All-America honorable mention and All-Independent first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, following his senior season at the University of Notre Dame.

He added academic honors, while maintaining a 3.2 grade point average and majored in sociology and computer applications.

In 2003, he saw action in eight games and recorded two carries for 14 yards to go along with eight tackles and two fumble recoveries on special teams before finishing season on injured reserve with left toe injury.

He led the team in receiving with five receptions for 59 yards and recorded his first career touchdown on a six-yard pass from quarterback Tim Rattay vs. the St. Louis Rams.

He caught four passes for 37 yards and two tough, short-yardage touchdowns vs. the Oakland Raiders, marking his first career multi-touchdown receiving game.

He played, but did not start due to an ankle injury suffered against the Minnesota Vikings and caught two passes for 13 yards with one touchdown.

His father, Ron Battle, played football at North Texas and then as a tight end for two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.