Texas Tech running back Baron Batch drafted by Steelers in seventh round, No. 232 overall
Former Texas Tech running back Baron Batch was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 29th pick of the NFLdraft, No. 232 overall.
Batch (5-10, 200) rushed for 830 yards in his senior season at Texas Tech and more than 1,000 all-purpose yards in total.
Batch was the only Texas Tech player taken off the board in the 2011 Draft. Other former Red Raiders such as quarterback Taylor Potts, linebacker Brian Duncan and defensive lineman Colby Whitlock will have to wait for free agency to open up before persuing an NFL career.
