60 in 60: #24 BYU’s Tyler Batty (Defensive Lineman)
Aug 2, 2022, 1:40 PM | Updated: 1:46 pm
BYU defensive end Tyler Batty makes a tackle in the Cougars win over Louisiana Tech on October 2nd, 2020. (BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey)
(BYU Photo/Jaren Wilkey)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 is on. Coming in at #24 is BYU’s Tyler Batty (DL).
Throughout the summer Hans & Scotty are counting down the top 60 college football players in the state of Utah as voted on by the media (and a fan ballot).
“If Tyler stays healthy, he’ll be a big-time pass rusher for us, but also dominates the line of scrimmage in the run game,” BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said of his defensive lineman. “Much bigger than he’s been the past two years. Looking forward to his dominating presence at the line of scrimmage and definitely looking forward to him making plays for us on third and long.”
#24 in our 60in60 BYU DE Tyler Batty. He’s been BYUs sack leader as well as a leader on this defense. See what makes him great. pic.twitter.com/CbLveXHM2v
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) August 2, 2022
BYU’s Tyler Batty
Batty is a sophomore from Payson, Utah. He prepped at Payson High School, where he was named first-team All-Region, All-Valley and All-State honorable mention. Coming out of high school, Batty was recruited by Utah, Utah State, Air Force, Hawai’i, Princeton, Boise State and UCLA. Before joining BYU, Batty served a two-year church mission in Madrid, Spain.
Batty’s first season at BYU was in 2020 when he played in four games, finishing with 13 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and three quarterback hits. Despite dealing with injuries in 2021, Batty played in 12 games, recording 43 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and two quarterback hits. Batty’s best game was against UBA in the Independence Bowl, posting eight tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks.
Batty and the Cougars open their 2022 schedule on the road against the USF Bulls on September 3.
#24 in the 60in60 is BYU DE Tyler Batty. So much of BYUs defense depends on this guy’s rush ability. pic.twitter.com/dqQrswHnRl
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) August 2, 2022
About the 60 in 60
Every summer Hans and Scotty reveal the best college football players in the state of Utah in their annual 60 in 60 as voted on by the media.
In 2022, for the first time ever, the 60 in 60 included one vote based on a fan ballot.
