Former Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle is gearing up for his 2nd NFL season. On Thursday Night Football, he delivered a spark in the preseason action and a good sign for the year ahead.

Playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, Battle and the defense were facing off against the Indianapolis Colts and former Florida star Anthony Richardson. The Colts scored an early touchdown in the game, but Battle provided an answer toward the end of the 1st quarter.

Backed up against his own end zone, Richardson tried to force one throw on 2nd-and-10. The ball was off the mark and Battle was already jumping the route, leading to a swift interception and wide-open path to a pick-6.

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Battle was a star for Nick Saban during his time in Tuscaloosa, finishing his career at Alabama with 252 career tackles, 6 interceptions and 10 pass breakups. Battle would return 3 of his interceptions for touchdowns.

The Bengals would grab Battle in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and he was able to make an immediate impact as a rookie. Battle appeared in 17 games with 7 starts while registering his first interception, 5 pass breakups and 71 total tackles.