Tyler Batty NFL Draft 2025 Scouting Report for Minnesota Vikings Edge

The Minnesota Vikings added BYU EDGE Tyler Batty as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL draft.

Tyler Batty certainly looks the part of an NFL defensive end, as he has impressive size and a solid frame. He uses that to his advantage on the field, as his play style is predicated on power in both phases of the game. He shows the ability to set the edge and win with strength when rushing the passer.

However, Batty is stiff and lacks fluidity on film despite his solid testing numbers. That limits his pass-rush arsenal, as he struggles to win with finesse moves and shows up against outside zone runs, where he's susceptible to getting reached. Showing stiffness on tape and being an older rookie could make him undraftable for some teams.

Overall, Batty has a chance to make the back end of a roster as a base end for a team that uses a lot of even fronts. His experience and maturity could be good for a club that is looking for immediate depth in the later rounds and isn't as concerned about his ceiling.

MEASUREMENT AND WORKOUT RESULTS

HEIGHT: 6'6"

WEIGHT: 271

HAND: 9⅜”

ARM: 33⅛"

WINGSPAN: 79⅜”

40-YARD DASH: 4.78

3-CONE: 7.21

SHUTTLE: 4.54

VERTICAL: 34"

BROAD: 10'0"

POSITIVES

— Good size for an NFL defensive end and put up decent testing numbers at the combine to earn an 8.76 RAS.

— Physical and decent pop in his hands at the point of attack to help set the edge against the run.

— Solid swim move to escape blocks as a run defender.

— Decent power as a pass-rusher, showing a solid bull rush and push-pull move.

— Rushes with a plan, working countermoves if his initial move doesn't work.

— High-motor/effort player in both phases of the game.

NEGATIVES

— Looks stiff and has robotic movements on tape, especially laterally.

— Doesn't have a good get-off. Slow off the line.

— Tight hips and a lack of quickness/twitch make it difficult for him to win with finesse moves as a pass-rusher.

— Often gets caught with his hands down and with late hands when rushing the passer, allowing offensive tackles to get to his chest.

— Plays high and struggles to sink his hips to fight back against pressure and avoid getting washed inside when taking on down blocks.

— Lack of agility and block recognition leads to him getting reached as a run defender.

NOTES

— Born May 2, 2000

— 3-star recruit in the 2017 class, per 247Sports

— Injuries: 2021 (Undisclosed, missed 2 games), Had an ATV accident as a freshman in high school that resulted in a TBI and nearly ended football career

— 2023 Second-Team All-Big 12

— 2024 First-Team All-Big 12, Team captain

— Served an LDS mission in Spain from 2017 to 2019

Tyler Batty certainly looks the part of an NFL defensive end, as he has impressive size and a solid frame. He uses that to his advantage on the field, as his play style is predicated on power in both phases of the game. He shows the ability to set the edge and win with strength when rushing the passer.

However, Batty is stiff and lacks fluidity on film despite his solid testing numbers. That limits his pass-rush arsenal, as he struggles to win with finesse moves and shows up against outside zone runs, where he's susceptible to getting reached. Showing stiffness on tape and being an older rookie could make him undraftable for some teams.

Overall, Batty has a chance to make the back end of a roster as a base end for a team that uses a lot of even fronts. His experience and maturity could be good for a club that is looking for immediate depth in the later rounds and isn't as concerned about his ceiling.

GRADE: 5.7 (Backup/Draftable — 6th-7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 277

POSITION RANK: EDGE27

PRO COMPARISON: Cameron Thomas

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder