ESPN.com · Apr 21, 2017
On the spot: West Virginia CB Elijah Battle
We’re taking a closer look this month at 10 Big 12 players who have been on the spot this spring. Some are coming back from injury or in the middle of a key position battle. Others have a lot to prove after their 2016 season did not meet expectations. For these guys, this offseason is a big deal.
Player on the spot: West Virginia CB Elijah Battle
The Big 12 exposes a weakness at cornerback more quickly perhaps than at any other position.
A year ago, West Virginia faced a rebuild at corner and came up huge with a trio of seniors, led by All-Big 12 pick Rasul Douglas. He led the league with eight interceptions and was named by ESPN.com as the Big 12 defensive player of the year.