Baron Batch

positives

Quick, sneaky running back who can make defenders miss at all levels of the field. Has loads of experience and has been a contributing factor in the Texas Tech offense since his freshman year. Is quicker than he is fast, but flashes the ability to get to the edge and turn the corner on occasion. Is an excellent receiver out of the backfield after time logged in Mike Leach's pass-happy system. Has soft hands and runs smart, tight routes with no wasted motion. Can line up in the slot when needed. Is dangerous as a one-cut runner and shows adequate first-step burst. Is a willing pass blocker who uses small frame to his advantage when gaining leverage on rushers as a personal protector.

negatives

Lacks elite speed to consistently threaten the edge. Will get run down from the backside behind the line. Hesitates through the hole and often allows defenders the recovery time necessary to bottle him up in the backfield. Does not show great pad level through the line and fails to shrink himself as a target or protect his body. Takes big hits and does not keep his legs churning after first contact. Will go down by shoestring hits too often. Can be mauled and bowled over by bigger pass rushers when trying to block. Achilles and other injuries have robbed him of his former elite speed, but he still tries to outrun defenders too often instead of following his blocks.

Midland High School in Midland, Texas

Four-Star Recruit (Scout.com)

Three-Star Recruit (Rivals.com)

No. 27 running back nationally (Rivals.com)

No. 34 running back nationally (Scout.com)

No. 76 overall prospect in Texas (Rivals.com)

Texas Class 5A All-State first team

5A Region I First Team and West Texas MVP (TexasHSFootball.com)

tremendous acceleration and breakaway speed

turned in 2,005 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns as a senior

also scored three receiving TDs

ranked third in state Class 5A in rushing yards and fourth in scoring

rushed for 823 yards on 133 attempts and scored six touchdowns during junior season

also caught 33 passes for 423 yards and another six scores

received offers from Purdue, Tennessee, New Mexico State, Duke and Northwestern

High School Coach: Craig Yenzer.

Baron Batch

born December 21, 1987, in Odessa, Texas

son of Joyce and Juan Batch

has three brothers and a sister.