The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Battle, Demetrius

Jersey Number 8
Demetrius Battle
- Prev School:
- West Alabama
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 245
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Birmingham, Ala.
- High School:
- John Carroll
Bio
AS A SOPHOMORE (WEST ALABAMA 2021):
Played in 10 games at Running Back.... Rushed for 934 yards on 161 carries, long carry of 69 yards...16 receptions for a total of 96 yards.... Received All-GSC Honors.
AS A SOPHOMORE (WEST ALABAMA 2020) (COVID):
Played in two games at running back... Rushed for 46 yards on six carries
AS A FRESHMAN (WEST ALABAMA 2019):
Third on team with 282 yards on 64 carries....Tied for team lead with eight rushing touchdowns.... Averaged 4.4 yards per carry.... Caught six passes for 42 yards and a touchdown... His nine total touchdowns led the team
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played for Coach Logan Colafrancesco at John Carroll Catholic High School.... Rushed for 881 yards as a senior and 1,851 career yards... Scored 31 career rushing touchdowns and averaged 4.0 yards per carry.
PERSONAL:
Son of Tara Battle... Has 4 siblings: Katara, Latara, Derreon, and Dash.
Played in 10 games at Running Back.... Rushed for 934 yards on 161 carries, long carry of 69 yards...16 receptions for a total of 96 yards.... Received All-GSC Honors.
AS A SOPHOMORE (WEST ALABAMA 2020) (COVID):
Played in two games at running back... Rushed for 46 yards on six carries
AS A FRESHMAN (WEST ALABAMA 2019):
Third on team with 282 yards on 64 carries....Tied for team lead with eight rushing touchdowns.... Averaged 4.4 yards per carry.... Caught six passes for 42 yards and a touchdown... His nine total touchdowns led the team
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played for Coach Logan Colafrancesco at John Carroll Catholic High School.... Rushed for 881 yards as a senior and 1,851 career yards... Scored 31 career rushing touchdowns and averaged 4.0 yards per carry.
PERSONAL:
Son of Tara Battle... Has 4 siblings: Katara, Latara, Derreon, and Dash.
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