D'Anthony Batiste
Encyclopedia
D'Anthony Batiste is an American football
offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
in 2006. He played college football
at Louisiana-Lafayette
.
Batiste has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos
, Dallas Cowboys
, Carolina Panthers
, Atlanta Falcons
, Washington Redskins
.
in his hometown of Marksville, Louisiana, helping his team to three consecutive playoff appearances from 1996–1998. He was named all-state, all-district, all-parish and all-region during high school career.
. He was a second-team All-Sun Belt
selection his senior season. He began as a tight end
before moving to guard during his freshman campaign.
, Batiste signed with the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
of af2
.
off of the Dallas Cowboys
' practice squad during the 2006 season but did not see action in any games.
on September 2, 2007. He started his first career game against Indianapolis Colts
. The Falcons waived him during final cuts on August 30.
on December 10, 2008. He appeared in eight games for the Redskins in 2009 before being waived on December 15 when the team signed linebacker
Curtis Gatewood
.
' practice squad on December 23, 2009. His contract expired on January 11, 2010.
on November 16, 2010 after an injury to starting right tackle Brandon Keith
.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
The Bossier Shreveport Battle Wings were an Arena Football League team based in Bossier City, Louisiana. They played at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City and represented both Bossier City and Shreveport...
in 2006. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Louisiana-Lafayette
Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football
The Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football program is a college football team that represents the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference.-Football classifications:*1937–1962: National Junior College Athletic Association...
.
Batiste has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
, Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
, Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
, Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
.
Early years
Batiste attended Marksville High SchoolMarksville High School
Marksville High School home to the Marksville Tigers. Located in the city of Marksville, Louisiana. It is a 7th through 12th grade school with 862 students enrolled.-Academic performance:...
in his hometown of Marksville, Louisiana, helping his team to three consecutive playoff appearances from 1996–1998. He was named all-state, all-district, all-parish and all-region during high school career.
College career
Batiste was a four year letterman at Louisiana-LafayetteLouisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football
The Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football program is a college football team that represents the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference.-Football classifications:*1937–1962: National Junior College Athletic Association...
. He was a second-team All-Sun Belt
Sun Belt Conference
The Sun Belt Conference is a college athletic conference that has been affiliated with the NCAA's Division I since 1976. Its football teams participate in the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision , the higher of two levels of Division I football competition . The Sun Belt has member institutions...
selection his senior season. He began as a tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
before moving to guard during his freshman campaign.
Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
After going undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft2004 NFL Draft
The 2004 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 24-25, 2004 at the theater at Madison Square Garden...
, Batiste signed with the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings
The Bossier Shreveport Battle Wings were an Arena Football League team based in Bossier City, Louisiana. They played at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City and represented both Bossier City and Shreveport...
of af2
Af2
AF2 was the name of the Arena Football League's developmental league; it was founded in 1999 and played its first season in 2000. Like parent AFL, the AF2 played using the same arena football rules and style of play. League seasons ran from April through July with the postseason and ArenaCup...
.
Dallas Cowboys
Batiste sign with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on June 16, 2006. He was signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.Carolina Panthers
Batiste was signed by Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
off of the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
' practice squad during the 2006 season but did not see action in any games.
Atlanta Falcons
Batiste was signed as a free agent by the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 2, 2007. He started his first career game against Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
. The Falcons waived him during final cuts on August 30.
Washington Redskins
Batiste was signed by the Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
on December 10, 2008. He appeared in eight games for the Redskins in 2009 before being waived on December 15 when the team signed linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
Curtis Gatewood
Curtis Gatewood
-College career:As a true freshman in 2003, Gatewood was redshirted but was named the scout team Defensive Player of the Week three times. In 2004, he played in every game as a backup linebacker and on special teams. He recorded nine tackles including multi tackle games on two occasions. As a...
.
Denver Broncos
Batiste was signed to the Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
' practice squad on December 23, 2009. His contract expired on January 11, 2010.
Arizona Cardinals
Batiste was signed by the Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on November 16, 2010 after an injury to starting right tackle Brandon Keith
Brandon Keith
Brandon Latrel Keith is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
.