{{Short description|American football player (born 1983)}} {{Use American English|date=May 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Jackie Battle | image = Jackie Battle 2014.jpg | caption = Battle with the Tennessee Titans in 2014 | number = 26, 44, 22 | position = Running back / Fullback | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|10|1}} | birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 2 | weight_lbs = 238 | high_school = Humble {{avoid wrap|(Humble, Texas)}} | college = Houston (2002–2006) | undraftedyear = 2007 | pastteams = * Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2007}})* * Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2011}}) * San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2012}}) * Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}}) | highlights = * Third-team All-C-USA (2006) | statlabel1 = Rushing attempts | statvalue1 = 326 | statlabel2 = Rushing yards | statvalue2 = 1,177 | statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns | statvalue3 = 9 | statlabel4 = Receptions | statvalue4 = 38 | statlabel5 = Receiving yards | statvalue5 = 248 | statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns | statvalue6 = 1 | pfr = BattJa00 }} '''Ewart Haron''' "'''Jackie'''" '''Battle III''' (born October 1, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, and Tennessee Titans. He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys in 2007.
==Early life== [[File:JackieBattle.jpg|thumb|left|Battle in high school as member of the Humble High School Wildcats.]] Battle was born in Humble, Texas, and began his football career as a youth in the Humble Area Football League. He attended Humble High School, where he practiced football and track.
As a senior, he tallied 1,524 rushing yards, 182 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns. He contributed to the team having a 10–3 record and reaching the third round of the UIL playoffs. He was a two-time first-team All-District selection and an all-state running back.
He was ranked by Rivals.com as the 38th best high school running back in America.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackie Battle #26 |url=http://www.kcchiefs.org/player/jackie_battle/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415044821/http://www.kcchiefs.org/player/jackie_battle/ |archive-date=April 15, 2013 |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref>
==College career== Battle accepted a football scholarship from the University of Houston, while majoring in Sports administration. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 11 games (no starts); collecting 102 carries for 560 yards (second on the team), a 5.5-yard average and 9 rushing touchdowns (tied for the team lead). In the 2003 Hawaii Bowl he had 19 carries for 124 yards (6.5-yard avg.) and 3 touchdowns.
As a sophomore, he appeared in 5 games (one start). He missed the last 5 contests of the season after tearing a tendon in one of his fingers. He tallied 49 carries for 209 yards (third on the team) and 2 touchdowns.
As a junior, he appeared in 12 games (3 starts). He compiled 106 carries for 408 yards (second on the team) and 5 touchdowns.
As a senior, he formed a potent running back duo with Anthony Alridge. He appeared in 13 games (7 starts). He registered 184 carries for 943 yards (second on the team), 15 rushing touchdowns (school record) and 2 receptions for 13 yards. He had a career-high 3 rushing touchdowns against the University of Central Florida. He had a career-high 136 rushing yards against Southern Methodist University. He was selected to play fullback for the West in the 2007 East-West Shrine Game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=82nd West Numerical Roster |url=http://www.shrinegame.com/rosters/82nd_West_Numerical_Roster.pdf |url-status=dead |website=Shrine Game |accessdate=March 13, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100202021009/http://www.shrinegame.com/rosters/82nd_West_Numerical_Roster.pdf |archivedate=February 2, 2010}}</ref>
Battle finished his collegiate career with 441 carries for 2,120 yards (4.8 avg.) and a school-record 31 rushing touchdowns. He also had six receptions for 45 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackie Battle Career Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jackie-battle-1/gamelog/ |access-date=February 20, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}</ref>
==Professional career== {{nfl predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 2 | weight = 235 | dash = 4.42 | ten split = 1.52 | twenty split = 2.55 | shuttle = 4.11 | cone drill = 6.54 | vertical = 41 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 11 | bench = 19 | wonderlic = | arm span = | hand span = | note = All values from Central Florida Pro Day.<ref>{{Cite news |year=2006 |title=Jackie Battle Profile |publisher=NFLDraftScout.com}}.</ref> }}
===Dallas Cowboys=== Battle was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2007 NFL draft. He couldn't pass running backs Marion Barber III, Julius Jones and Tyson Thompson on the depth chart during training camp. He was waived injured with a sprained ankle on August 27.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/435513677/ |access-date=February 20, 2020}}</ref>
===Kansas City Chiefs=== 175px|thumbnail|right|Battle while with the Chiefs in 2010
====2007==== On November 21, 2007, He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 12.
On December 23, Battle scored a touchdown in his first NFL carry in a 25–20 loss to the Detroit Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Detroit Lions – December 23rd, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230det.htm |access-date=February 19, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> A week later, on December 30, Battle set a career-high of 44 rushing yards on 13 carries in an OT loss to the New York Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets – December 30th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712300nyj.htm |access-date=February 19, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, he finished with 47 yards on 14 carries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackie Battle 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BattJa00/gamelog/2007/ |access-date=February 19, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
====2008==== Battle was released by the Chiefs during the final roster cuts in 2008. Battle was then signed to the practice squad. Battle was made active again on November 1, 2008, to back up Kolby Smith, who was replacing the suspended Larry Johnson. He was cut and re-signed later that month. The only statistics he recorded in the season were two special teams tackles and a −2 yard reception on a screen pass against the Denver Broncos.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackie Battle 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BattJa00/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=June 1, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref>
====2009==== In a game against the Dallas Cowboys during week 5 of the 2009 NFL season, Battle suffered a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder while trying to bust a wedge during kick coverage. He underwent surgery and was put on injured reserve, ending his season. Ironically, Larry Johnson, who was at the time the only back ahead of Battle on the depth chart, left the team a mere three weeks later. Battle was re-signed to a 1-year contract the following off-season.
====2010==== In the 2010 season, Battle came in behind a lot of depth. Jamaal Charles had had a breakout performance to end the 2009 season, and the Chiefs had also recently signed veteran Thomas Jones from the New York Jets, drafted rookie Dexter McCluster from Ole Miss. Battle dominated in the preseason, leading the Chiefs in rushing yards with 180 yards on 35 carries. However, he saw little action to start the regular season. Battle saw his first carries late in the fourth quarter of a week 3 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Later, Battle scored his second career touchdown in the 4th quarter of a 42–20 [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010102403/2010/REG7/jaguars@chiefs week 7 rout] of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The next week vs. the Buffalo Bills, Battle converted a key 3rd down run during a 13–10 overtime win.
====2011==== In game 2 of the 2011 season, starter Jamaal Charles went-down with an ACL injury for the year, giving Battle more carries. He got two carries and a critical first-down late in the Chiefs' Week 4 [http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011100902/2011/REG5/chiefs@colts#menu=drivechart&tab=analyze&pbp=gc-pbp-2 22–17 comeback win] over the Minnesota Vikings, their first win of the season. He had a career day the next week, rushing for 119 yards on 19 carries, including a career-long 24-yard carry in a 28–24 comeback win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts jumped to a 17–0 lead, but the Chiefs' renewed rushing attack controlled the ball for a full 20:15 in the 2nd half, preventing the Colts from scoring in the final 30:09. In week 16 of the 2011 NFL season, Battle injured his foot during the Chiefs/Raiders game, which eventually would lead to a Chiefs loss and end their playoff hopes. Battle was placed on injured reserve, but would be the Chiefs leading rusher by the end of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Kansas City Chiefs Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/kan/2011.htm |access-date=June 1, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}</ref> Battle became a free agent after his contract expired. thumb|200px|Battle as a member of the Tennessee Titans in 2013
===San Diego Chargers=== Battle signed with the San Diego Chargers to a one-year contract on July 20, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McIntyre |first=Brian |date=July 20, 2012 |title=San Diego Chargers add running back Jackie Battle |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/san-diego-chargers-add-rb-jackie-battle-09000d5d82ab2ffb |website=NFL.com |accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He started in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He had 15 carries for 39 yards with a team-high four catches for 42 yards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gehlken |first=Michael |date=October 1, 2012 |title=Chargers easing Ryan Mathews into action |work=U-T San Diego |url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/oct/01/chargers-easing-ryan-mathews-action/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040750/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/oct/01/chargers-easing-ryan-mathews-action/ |archivedate=January 6, 2014}}</ref>
===Tennessee Titans===
====2013==== On July 24, 2013, Battle signed with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 24, 2013 |title=Titans Sign Jackie Battle, DeMarco Cosby |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Sign-Jackie-Battle-DeMarco-Cosby/0d854509-97e0-4a2d-8dc7-204937defb49 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602200412/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Sign-Jackie-Battle-DeMarco-Cosby/0d854509-97e0-4a2d-8dc7-204937defb49 |archive-date=June 2, 2014 |website=TitansOnline.com |accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> He was fined $21,000 for lowering the crown of his helmet while running a route against the Houston Texans on September 20, 2013. He was the first running back in the league to be fined under this newly implemented rule, however under further investigation, the fine was retracted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Teresa |date=September 20, 2013 |title=Jackie Battle First RB Fined Under New NFL Hit Rule |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Jackie-Battle-First-RB-Fined-Under-New-NFL-Hit-Rule/da8c45ea-5952-4716-ae10-831e44d17dc1 |website=TitansOnline.com |accessdate=June 1, 2014}}</ref>
====2014==== Battle re-signed with the Titans on a one-year deal on February 25, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 25, 2014 |title=Jackie Battle to re-sign with Tennessee Titans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jackie-battle-to-re-sign-with-tennessee-titans-0ap2000000328989 |website=NFL.com |accessdate=February 19, 2020}}</ref> It was announced that he would be learning the fullback position to provide competition to Collin Mooney.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2014 |title=Titans' Battle learning fullback role |url=http://www.kspr.com/sports/Titans-Battle-learning-fullback-role/21051914_26228930 |url-status=dead |website=KSPR.com |accessdate=February 19, 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602200155/http://www.kspr.com/sports/Titans-Battle-learning-fullback-role/21051914_26228930 |archivedate=June 2, 2014}}</ref> He was not re-signed after the season.
Battle retired in 2015, finishing his career with 326 carries and zero fumbles, the fourth highest amount of carries without a fumble in NFL history.<ref>[https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-carries-without-a-fumble-career most carries without fumble]</ref>
==Personal life== After retiring from football, Battle and his wife opened up a charity clothing store called Philanthropy in The Woodlands, Texas.<ref>[https://www.coogfans.com/t/former-uh-running-back-jackie-battle-opened-a-store-in-the-woodlands-with-his-wife/10213 Opens up store]</ref>
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== {{Commons category|Jackie Battle}} {{footballstats|yahoo=8739}} *[https://uhcougars.com/sports/football/roster/jackie-battle/1918 Houston Cougars bio] *{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20121017060023/http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BattlJac01 databaseFootball.com]}}
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