BYU defensive end Tyler Batty has finished up his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he performed quite well. We will find out next month if his showing at the combine will result in him remaining a projected Round 6-7 pick, or if he can move up a couple of rounds on some draft boards.
Those who follow the NFL draft closely know that much of the talent evaluation process for college players is highly subjective. Trying to determine which college stars will become NFL difference makers involves a lot of opinion, speculation, and the good old-fashioned -- and often unreliable -- eye test.
The Relative Athletic Score (RAS)
One of the few objective measures to compare standout college football players is a tool called the Relative Athletic Score (RAS). This methodology was developed by Kent Lee Platte and compares NFL combine measurements, times, and scores across players at the same position.
RAS scores are given on a zero-to-10 scale, with 10 representing the best achievement for players at a given position for each combine test. A player with a 2.3 RAS, for example, scored in the 23rd percentile for his position, which isn’t good. Conversely, a player with a 9.0 RAS scored in the 90th percentile for his position, meaning only one out of 10 players scored better.
Platt’s RAS database goes back to 1987 and is full of thousands of NFL prospects, giving his data industry credibility.
So how did Tyler Batty’s RAS score from the NFL combine compare to other defensive ends?
Tyler Batty’s solid RAS score
Batty’s 8.88 RAS ranked No. 205 out of 1,820 defensive ends going back to 1987. That’s an excellent score for the BYU star.
Tyler Batty is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.88 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 205 out of 1820 DE from 1987 to 2025.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 28, 2025
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Batty’s size at over 6-foot-5 and 271 pounds is considered “great” for his position. His explosion and speed grades are considered “good” while his agility was just “okay” for a DE. For late-round prospects like Batty, scoring a solid RAS can be the difference between getting drafted and not having his name called on draft day.
The tape Tyler Batty put together with his All-Big 12 First Team performance this past year gives NFL scouts plenty of examples for him to pass the subjective eye test. His objectively solid RAS confirms Batty has the strength, speed, and body to succeed in the NFL, which can only boost his draft stock.
After a really good showing at the NFL combine, the question now should be how high Tyler Batty will be selected and where he will begin his NFL career.