Cameron Batson
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Batson in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1995-12-20) December 20, 1995
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Millwood
(Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
College:Texas Tech (2014–2017)
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Receptions:22
Receiving yards:197
Receiving touchdowns:2
Rushing yards:36
Return yards:315
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Cameron Malik Batson[1] (born December 20, 1995) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Titans in 2018.

Early life

Batson was born on December 20, 1995, to Willie Batson III and Erika Batson in Oklahoma City. He grew up there with his twin sisters, Caira and Carmen, and attended Millwood High School, where he played quarterback on the football team. As a senior, Batson threw for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 1,000 yards and was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Player of the Year for football and was a first-team All-State selection.[2] Additionally, Batson was the valedictorian of his class at Millwood.[3]

College career

Over the course of four seasons with the Red Raiders, Batson caught 157 passes for 1,499 yards and 14 touchdowns in 50 games played.[4] As a senior, Batson was named honorable mention All-Big 12 after catching 59 receptions passes for 487 yards and five touchdowns, along with 14 kicks returned 308 yards and 17 punts for 91 yards. He was a 3-time All-Big 12 Academic Team Selection and graduated with a degree in accounting.[5]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Batson signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018.[6] He initially made the 53-man roster out of training camp, but was waived by the team on September 17 after being inactive for the first two games of the season.[7] Batson was subsequently re-signed to the Titan's practice squad the next day.[8] Batson was promoted from the practice squad to the Titan's active roster on October 10, 2018.[9] He made his NFL debut on October 14 in a 21–0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, returning one punt for no gain.[10] He recorded his first career reception, catching a pass from Marcus Mariota for no gain, against the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 7 loss.[11] On December 6, 2018, in a 30–9 Week 14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Batson muffed a punt return and was tackled in the end zone for a safety. [12] In his rookie season, Batson appeared in 11 games (two starts) and caught eight passes for 82 yards, with one rushing attempt for one yard and three punts returned for four yards.[13]

Batson in 2018

On July 31, 2019, Batson was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, prematurely ending his season.[14]

On February 19, 2020, Batson signed a one-year contract extension with the Titans.[14][15] Batson was waived by the Titans on September 7, 2020,[16] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[17] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 for the team's week 2 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[18] He was elevated again on September 26 for the week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings,[19] and reverted to the practice squad again following the game.[20] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on October 2, 2020,[21] and was activated back to the practice squad on October 14.[22] He was elevated to the active roster again for the week 6 game against the Houston Texans, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[23] He was signed to the active roster on November 7.[24]

During Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, Batson recorded three catches for 14 yards, including his first NFL touchdown, during the 41–35 loss.[25]

On October 19, 2021, Batson was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn ACL in Week 6.[26]

Atlanta Falcons

On June 2, 2022, the Atlanta Falcons signed Batson, reuniting him with head coach Arthur Smith.[27] He was released on August 30 and re-signed to the practice squad.[28][29] He was released from the practice squad on January 2, 2023, after facing five criminal charges.[30]

NFL statistics

Regular season

Season Team Games Receiving Rushing Returning Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDRetYdsAvgLngTDFUMLost
2018TEN 11288210.3260111.010341.35010
2019TEN 00Did not play due to injury
2020TEN 121121008.31814205.01101123121.035010
2021TEN 402157.51312157.511058016.020000
Career273221979.02627365.11101931519.435020

Postseason

Season Team Games Receiving Rushing Returning Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDRetYdsAvgLngTDFUMLost
2020TEN 10166.060000.000000.00000
Career10166.060000.000000.00000

Personal life

Batson's father, Willie Batson III, played college baseball at Alabama A&M University. His cousin, Tramain Swindall, also played wide receiver at Texas Tech and had 150 career receptions for the Red Raiders.[3]

On December 31, 2022, Batson was arrested following a chaotic series of events. During a routine traffic stop officers noticed Batson appeared intoxicated and attempted to apprehend him. Batson became aggressive with officers and an officer fired one shot while Batson fled in his truck which he eventually crashed. Officers canvased the area and were able to locate Batson. Batson was charged with battery, aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, driving-fleeing to elude an officer, and removal or attempted removal of a weapon from a public official. [31] [32]

References

  1. ↑ "Cameron Batson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ Wright, Scott (January 5, 2014). "Millwood's Cameron Batson made transition to quarterback look easy". www.newsok.com. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Densmore, Jack (September 19, 2016). "Batson prevails obstacles before football season". The Daily Toreador. Texas Tech Student Media. Archived from the original on October 4, 2016. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Titans promote wide receiver Cameron Batson to active roster". USAToday.com. Associated Press. October 10, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Cameron Batson: An instant home run threat for any NFL team that drafts him". VivaTheMatadors.com. SB Nation. April 11, 2018. Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  6. ↑ Links, Zach (May 11, 2018). "Titans Sign 22 UDFAs". Pro Football Rumors. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  7. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (September 17, 2018). "Titans Add WR Nick Williams, Waive TE Anthony Firkser, WR Cameron Batson". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  8. ↑ Froyd, Crissy (September 18, 2018). "Titans make changes to active roster and practice squad". Titans Wire. USA Today. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  9. ↑ Herndon, Mike B. (October 10, 2018). "Titans add WR Cameron Batson to 53-man roster; sign 3 others to practice squad". MusicCityMiracles.com. SB Nation. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Titans-Ravens Game Notes". TitansOnline.com. October 14, 2018. Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Chargers – October 21st, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
  12. ↑ Newby, John (December 6, 2018). "Cameron Batson fumbles punt, called for Titans safety". 247Sports.com. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Cameron Batson 2018 Game Logs". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  14. 1 2 Wyatt, Jim (July 31, 2019). "Titans Add Two Receivers, Place Cameron Batson on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  15. ↑ Boclair, David (February 19, 2020). "Receiver/Return Man Agrees to One-Year Deal". SI.com. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  16. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (September 7, 2020). "Roster Move: Titans Waive WR Cameron Batson". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  17. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (September 9, 2020). "Titans Add 16 Players to Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  18. ↑ Moraitis, Mike (September 20, 2020). "Titans elevate Jeremy McNichols, Cameron Batson from practice squad for Week 2". USAToday.com. Archived from the original on October 2, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Titans' Cameron Batson: Brought up to active roster". CBSSports.com. September 27, 2020. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Cameron Batson: Sent back down to practice squad". CBSSports.com. September 28, 2020. Archived from the original on October 10, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  21. ↑ Benjamin, Cody; Sullivan, Tyler (October 2, 2020). "Two more Titans, including Adam Humphries test positive for COVID-19, Week 5 reportedly also in jeopardy". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  22. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 14, 2020). "Titans activate Adam Humphries, Cameron Batson from COVID-19 list". NBCSports.com. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  23. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (October 17, 2020). "Titans Make Roster Moves Leading Up to Sunday's Game vs. Texans". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  24. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (November 7, 2020). "Titans Make 12 Roster Moves Before Sunday's Game vs Bears". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  25. ↑ "Cleveland Browns at Tennessee Titans – December 6th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  26. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (October 19, 2021). "Titans Place CB Caleb Farley, WR Cameron Batson on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  27. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (June 2, 2022). "Falcons bring in receiver with Marcus Mariota, Arthur Smith ties". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  28. ↑ Bair, Scott (August 30, 2022). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 regular season". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  29. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (August 31, 2022). "Falcons sign four to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  30. ↑ Chiari, Mike (January 2, 2023). "Cameron Batson Released by Falcons After Arrest on 5 Charges, Including Assault". BleacherReport.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  31. ↑ Selle, David (December 31, 2022). "Falcons receiver Cameron Batson arrested for DUI after police chase". www.nypost.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  32. ↑ Cobbin, Joshua (December 31, 2022). "Falcons' Cameron Batson hit with 5 charges following incident with police". www.foxnews.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
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