Ron Battle was drafted No. 175 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft out of North Texas. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 13
- Career AV
- 15th at North Texas
The pick
How Ron Battle came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 15th among North Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Ron Battle.
Missouri
Tennessee
Minnesota
USC
Other TE picks from North Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ron Battle in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ron Battle is a Tight end out of North Texas selected No. 175 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft. 13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value North Texas has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ron Battle drafted?
Ron Battle was selected No. 175 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-battle.
What college did Ron Battle play for?
Ron Battle played college football at North Texas in the American. See every North Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-texas-mean-green.
How did Ron Battle's NFL career turn out?
13 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ron-battle.