Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle picked four passes out of the air last season.
Now, perhaps in an effort to gain new perspective on rarefied air, Battle is taking his preparation to a higher level.
WDTN, Channel 2 in Dayton, reports the former third-round draft pick of the Bengals in 2023 will join the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in the cockpit of a Boeing F/A Super Hornet in the upcoming 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show at the Dayton International Airport.
The 52nd Dayton Air Show takes place June 13-14.
The Blue Angels are based in Pensacola, Florida, and are famous for their shows in addition to their flyovers around the “Emerald Coast” for those who have ever ventured to the Pensacola, Fort Walton, Destin beach areas. They are the best of Navy and Marine Corps aviation.
Battle is from Fort Lauderdale and won a national title with the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2020, when he was a team captain. He has played in 34 games for the Bengals with 13 starts.
Many NFL contracts contain clauses where guarantees can be voided if the player engages in activities that could result in significant injury.
Every year since 1974, the Dayton Air Show has featured some of the most incredible displays of aviation.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals safety Jordan Battle reportedly flying with Blue Angels
Reporting by Scott Springer, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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