Nasty, gritty and tough are key ingredients to getting grimy in the trenches, especially for the big boys in the middle.

For Mansfield (TX) Timberview 6-foot-3, 315-pound standout 2025 DL Dilan Battle‍, those traits are a source of pride.

“I’m a big, nasty guy who loves to get in the trenches, and I love manhandling people,” Battle said. “I’m a big, nasty player who is real physical and works hard.