Tyler Batty
Career Summary
Tyler Batty is an outside linebacker from Payson, Utah. He played at BYU and joined the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Batty attended Payson High School, graduating with high honors. He earned first-team all-region and all-valley recognition and was an all-state honorable mention selection.
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College Career
Batty played for BYU from 2020 through 2024, starting 45 of 53 games. He recorded 224 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
Minnesota signed Batty as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025 following the NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Batty joined Minnesota as a rookie and was activated from Injured Reserve in October 2025. NFL.com credits him with 12 games and 12 total tackles during the 2025 season.
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Career Accomplishments
Batty was a 2024 team captain and All-Big 12 First Team selection at BYU. He also earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition from the AP, College Football Network and Phil Steele.
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Playing Style
Batty is a 6-foot-5, 271-pound edge defender. NFL.com characterized him as a prospective 4-3 strong-side defensive end with point-of-attack aggression and pursuit effort.
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31472, 00-0040492, 1999-05-02, Tyler Batty, Tyler, Batty
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 45.0
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