Players

PRO (11-0/0-0): Placed on the team’s Reserve/Injured List with a knee injury on August 28, 2011…originally drafted by the Steelers in the seventh round (232^nd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

2012 (11-0): Added to the active roster from the practice squad on December 11, 2012…signed to the practice squad on November 22, 2012…released on November 20, 2012…9/9 at Denver: Saw action at running back and on special teams in his first career game…9/16 vs. N.Y. Jets: Carried the ball once for one yard on the Steelers’ final possession…saw action on special teams…9/23 at Oakland: Recorded his first two career receptions for 20 yards…recorded a career-long 15-yard reception in the second quarter on a drive that resulted in a field goal…added his first career special teams tackle…10/7 vs. Philadelphia: Saw action on special teams…10/11 at Tennessee: Served as the special teams captain…had team highs and set career highs in carries (10) and rushing yards (22)…added a career long 10-yard run…scored his first career touchdown early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run to give the Steelers a 20-16 lead…added one special teams stop…10/21 at Cincinnati: Saw action at RB and on special teams…recorded one special teams tackle…10/28 vs. Washington: Saw action at RB and on special teams…11/4 at N.Y. Giants: Gained seven yards on two carries…11/12 vs. Kansas City: Saw action on special teams, recording one tackle…11/18 vs. Baltimore: Left the game in the third quarter with a foot injury and did not return. On the team’s practice squad for the next three games (at Cleveland, at Baltimore and vs. San Diego)…12/16 at Dallas: Saw action on special teams.

2011 (0-0/0-0): Placed on the team’s Reserve/Injured List with a knee injury on August 28, 2011.

COLLEGE: Saw action at running back in 45 career games (11 starts) for the Red Raiders...named 2010 and 2008 All-Big 12 honorable mention by the league’s coaches and the Associated Press...ranks eighth on Tech’s career rushing yardage list (2,501)...ranks ninth on Tech’s career all-purpose yardage list (3,612)...tied for eighth place on Tech’s career touchdowns list (32)...had three straight seasons with at least 1,000 all-purpose yards...majored in communication studies. 2010: Played in 13 games (11 starts), earning All-Big 12 honorable mention by the league’s coaches...led the team with 177 carries and 816 yards (4.6 avg.) rushing, while averaging a team-high 62.8 yards per game on the ground...had five rushing touchdowns...caught 32 passes for 226 yards with three touchdowns...became the eighth Texas Tech player with 2,500 career rushing yards...posted third straight season with at least 1,000 all-purpose yards. 2009: Saw action in all 13 games...had 168 carries for 884 yards with 14 rushing touchdowns...added 57 receptions for 395 yards and one touchdown...capped the season with a 100-yard rushing performance in the Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State. 2008: Saw action in all 13 games...named All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention by the league’s coaches and the Associated Press...had 758 rushing yards on 113 carries with seven rushing touchdowns...added 45 receptions for 449 yards and one touchdown...averaged 6.7 yards per carry, the most for a Tech back since George Smith average 6.9 yards in 1972. 2007: Redshirted the entire season recovering from an Achilles injury. 2006: Saw action in six games before suffering a season-ending injury on the practice field in late October...had nine rushes for 43 yards and one touchdown...added six receptions for 41 yards.

PERSONAL: Attended Midland High School (Midland, Texas)...Texas Class 5A All-State first team selection...named to 5A Region I first team and West Texas MVP (TexasHSFootball.com)...turned in 2,005 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns as a senior...also scored three receiving touchdowns...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 with six receiving touchdowns...son of Joyce and Juan Batch...Full name: Baron Vaun Batch.