Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Adrian Battles
Looks like he's had plenty of non-trivial coverage in reliable, independent media sources, such that he passes .  I also take into account that, in American football, offensive linemen almost never get extensive publicity.  Battles is an exception to that general rule which reinforces my view on his notability.  Examples of the coverage include: '''(1)''' "http://www.startribune.com/featuredColumns/114984819.html?source=error Persistence paying off for former MSU Mankato offensive lineman," ''Minneapolis Star-Tribune'', Feb. 1, 2011; '''(2)''' "http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/127805058.html Battles will always have a chief claim to fame," ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'', Aug, 15,2011; '''(3)''' "http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=12817696 Bracelet New Charm in Athletes' Search for Edge," ABC News/Associated Press, Feb. 2, 2011;  '''(4)''' "http://mankatofreepress.com/sports/x1036628282/Vikings-sign-former-Mav-Battles Vikings sign former Mav Battles: Former Minnesota State tackle to move to guard," ''Mankato Free Press'', May 4, 2010; '''(5)''' Milwaukee's Battles glad to be here, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 2, 2011; '''(6)''' "http://mankatofreepress.com/vikingscamp/x334247211/Former-Mav-Battles-for-roster-spot-ready-for-1st-game Former Mav Battles for roster spot; ready for 1st game;  Vikings guard has never attended an NFL game," ''Mankato Free Press'', Aug. 13, 2010; '''(7)''' "http://aberdeensports.net/inthehuddle/2011/02/04/former-mankato-player-at-super-bowl-with-packers/ Former Mankato player at Super Bowl with Packers," ''Aberdeen American News'', Feb. 4, 2011; '''(8)''' "http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/picturesoftheday/8298123/Pictures-of-the-day-2-February-2011.html?image=25 Pictures of the day," ''The Daily Telegraph'' (UK), Feb. 2, 2011, '''(9)''' "http://mankatofreepress.com/vikingscamp/x2064734415/Battles-at-home-in-Viking-camp Battles at home in Viking camp: Spent his college career playing on the same practice fields," ''Mankato Free Press'', July 31, 2010; '''(10)''' "http://mankatofreepress.com/vikingscamp/x1243783781/Vikings-notebook-A-new-experience-for-Battles A new experience for Battles," ''Mankato Free Press'', Aug. 2, 2010, '''(11)''' "http://mankatofreepress.com/prosports/x1414119265/Former-MSU-player-Battles-for-a-spot-on-the-Vikings Former MSU player Battles for a spot on the Vikings, Tackle-turned-guard feeling more comfortable with each practice," ''Mankato Free Press'', May 29, 2010, '''(12)''' "http://mankatofreepress.com/prosports/x1164470919/Former-MSU-football-players-looking-for-a-shot-at-the-pros Former MSU football players looking for a shot at the pros: Rodgers, Earl and Battles at Vikings' tryout camp," ''Mankato Free Press'', May 1, 2010, '''(13)'''  "http://mankatofreepress.com/sports/x1293239897/Chad-Courrier-Former-Maverick-happy-to-say-cheese Former Maverick happy to say cheese: Minnesota State standout joins Packers for Super Bowl run," ''Mankato Free Press'', Feb. 3, 2011
— User:Cbl62, 00:31, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:GNG (Wikipedia:Notability)