60 in 60: #24 Utah’s Miles Battle (Cornerback)
Aug 1, 2023, 1:43 PM
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: Miles Battle #6 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass from Gerry Bohanon #11 of the Baylor Bears during the third quarter in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on January 01, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 is on. Coming in at #24 is Utah’s Miles Battle (CB).
Utah’s Miles Battle
Battle is a senior cornerback from Houston, Texas.
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Coming out of high school, Battle was a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 37 prospect in the state of Texas. At Cy Creek, Battle posted 2,036 yards and 30 touchdowns. He was a three-time 17-6A All-District selection and was unanimously selected for first-team as a junior and senior.
Prior to his time at Utah, Battle played in 45 games over four years at Ole Miss.
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Halfway through the 2020 college football season, Battle switched from wide receiver to defensive back.
As a Rebel, Battle Recorded 61 tackles, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and 16 pass breakups. He made the AD Honor Roll in three of his four years at Ole Miss.
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 2023, for the second year in a row, the 60 in 60 included one vote based on a fan ballot.
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