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Watch: Bengals head coach calls Alabama safety Jordan Battle to draft him

Jordan Battle celebrates a stop against Georgia
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He is full of energy on the field and in the locker room, but Jordan Battle had a calmness when he got his NFL Draft call.

Many had the former Alabama safety pegged for the second round, but Battle got taken at No. 95 overall in the third round.

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Zach Taylor, the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, called Battle. As a South Florida native, the former four-star recruit is ready to work for “Who Dey” Nation. Battle was productive throughout his career with the Crimson Tide, totaling 71 tackles, two pass breakups, and an interception in 2022. He collected six interceptions for his career, including three returned for scores.

Battle is going to be good for the Bengals.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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