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Riley Patterson

Not to be confused with Reilly Paterson.

Riley Patterson (born September 7, 1999) is an American professional football kicker. He played college football for the Memphis Tigers and has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, and New York Jets.

Riley Patterson
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Patterson with the Detroit Lions in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999 (age 25)
Edwardsville, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Edwardsville
College:Memphis (2017–2020)
Position:Placekicker
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Field goals made:59
Field goals attempted:67
Field goal %:88.1
Longest field goal:53
Touchbacks:50
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Patterson with the Memphis Tigers in 2020

Patterson was born on September 7, 1999, in Edwardsville, Illinois. He attended Edwardsville High School and played college football for the Memphis Tigers,[1][2] playing 41 games and scoring 351 points.[3] He participated in the 2021 Senior Bowl, making two field goal attempts.[4][5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
5 ft 10+1⁄4 in
(1.78 m) 		181 lb
(82 kg) 		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m) 		8+3⁄8 in
(0.21 m)
All values from Pro Day[6][7]

Minnesota Vikings

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Patterson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2021.[8] He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve.[9] He was released on August 25 with an injury settlement.[10]

New England Patriots

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On October 19, 2021, Patterson was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.[11]

Detroit Lions (first stint)

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On November 16, 2021, Patterson was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Patriots practice squad.[12] Patterson made two extra points in his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears.[13] Patterson made his first field goal against the Minnesota Vikings on December 5, 2021.[14] In Week 15, Patterson converted all three field goals and all three extra points in a 30–12 win over the Arizona Cardinals, earning National Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[15]

Patterson was waived on August 30, 2022.[16]

Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)

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Patterson was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 31, 2022.[17] In Week 16, Patterson scored 13 points on four field goals and one extra point in a 19–3 win over the New York Jets, earning American Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[18] On January 14, 2023, Patterson kicked the game-winning field goal to help the Jaguars complete a 31–30 come back win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card Round, completing the third largest comeback in playoff history.[19] He was waived by the Jaguars on May 25, following the signing of Brandon McManus,[20] before later being traded back to the Lions.

Detroit Lions (second stint)

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Following his announced release from Jacksonville on May 25, 2023, Patterson was traded to the Lions in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.[21] Patterson was inactive on December 17, 2023, due to missing two extra points in three games. He was replaced by Michael Badgley.[22] On December 19, Patterson was waived by the Lions.[23]

Cleveland Browns

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On December 25, 2023, Patterson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad following an injury to their starting kicker Dustin Hopkins.[24] He was elevated to the roster and played in his first game with them on December 28.[25] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract by the team after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[26]

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

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Patterson returned to the Jaguars by signing a reserve/future contract with the team on February 6, 2024.[27] Patterson lost out early in training camp to sixth-round draft choice Cam Little for a roster spot. He was waived by the team on July 29, 2024.[28]

Washington Commanders

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Patterson was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders on July 31, 2024.[29] He was released on August 22, 2024.[30]

New York Jets

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On October 30, 2024, Patterson signed with the New York Jets practice squad.[31] The next day, they promoted Patterson to the active roster to play against the Houston Texans.[32] He was released on November 8.[33]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team GP Field Goals Extra Points Total Points
FGM FGA FG% <20 20−29 30−39 40−49 50+ Lng XPM XPA XP%
2021 DET 7 13 14 92.9 0−0 3−3 6−6 4−4 0−1 49 16 16 100.0 55
2022 JAX 17 30 35 85.7 0−0 8−8 10−11 10−13 2−3 53 36 37 97.3 126
2023 DET 13 15 17 88.2 0–0 2–3 10–10 2–2 1–2 52 35 37 94.6 80
CLE 2 1 1 100.0 0-0 0–0 1–1 0–0 0–0 33 6 7 85.7 9
2024 NYJ 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 100.0 3
Total 40 59 67 88.1 0−0 13–14 27–28 16–19 3–6 53 96 100 96.0 273

Personal life

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Patterson is a Christian.[34] He is married to Claire Patterson.[35] His second cousin is NFL player A. J. Epenesa.[36] The father of WNBA player Kate Martin was Patterson's football coach at Edwardsville High School.[37]

References

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  1. ^ "Riley Patterson, Memphis Tigers, Kicker". 247Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Memphis 2017 Football Commits". 247Sports. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  3. ^ "Riley Patterson - 2020 - Football". University of Memphis Athletics. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "Memphis kicker Riley Patterson accepts invitation to 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl". University of Memphis Athletics. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "2021 Senior Bowl Game Recap". FantasyPros. January 31, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "Riley Patterson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "Riley Patterson, Memphis, K, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  8. ^ Peters, Craig (May 5, 2021). "11 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents Joining Vikings Include 3 Receivers". Vikings.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  9. ^ White, Jack (August 16, 2021). "Vikings waive kicker Riley Patterson, wide receiver Blake Proehl with injury designation". Vikings Wire. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "Riley Patterson: Injury settlement". CBSSports.com. August 25, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  11. ^ "Patriots Sign DB Myles Bryant to the 53-Man Roster; Place DL Chase Winovich on Injured Reserve; Sign K Riley Patterson to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. October 19, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  12. ^ Risdon, Jeff (November 16, 2021). "Lions sign K Riley Patterson from Patriots practice squad". Lions Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  13. ^ Kamp, Matt (November 26, 2021). "Patterson makes his NFL debut". The Edwardsville Intelligencer. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "Lions' Riley Patterson: Three field goals in victory". CBSSports.com. December 5, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  15. ^ Gordon, Grant (December 22, 2021). "Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce lead Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  16. ^ Raven, Benjamin (August 31, 2022). "Recently cut Lions kicker awarded to Jacksonville Jaguars via waivers". mlive.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  17. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars claim K Riley Patterson and four other players off waivers". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2022.
  18. ^ Gordon, Grant (December 28, 2022). "Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Panthers RB D'Onta Foreman lead Players of the Week". NFL.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  19. ^ DiRocco, Michael; Thiry, Lindsey (January 14, 2023). "Chargers blow 27-point lead, Jaguars advance in AFC playoffs". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  20. ^ "Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign K Brandon McManus and Waive K Riley Patterson". Jaguars.com. May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  21. ^ "Lions agree to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire K Riley Patterson via trade". Detroit Lions. May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  22. ^ "Lions' Riley Patterson: Loses job as kicker". CBSSports.com. December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  23. ^ Alper, Josh (December 19, 2023). "Lions activate Hendon Hooker, waive Riley Patterson". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
  24. ^ "Browns sign K Riley Patterson to the practice squad". clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  25. ^ "Browns elevate Riley Patterson, Matt Haack". NBC Sports. December 28, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  26. ^ German, Spencer (January 15, 2024). "Browns Begin Offseason By Signing Nine Players To Reserve, Futures Contracts". Sports Illustrated.
  27. ^ Shipley, John (February 6, 2024). "Jaguars Sign Former Kicker Riley Patterson to Futures Contract". Sports Illustrated.
  28. ^ "ROSTER MOVES: Jaguars Waive Kicker Riley Patterson". Jaguars.com. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  29. ^ Alper, Josh. "Commanders claim Riley Patterson, release Damiere Byrd and Dax Milne". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  30. ^ Selby, Zach. "Commanders sign S Sheldrick Redwine, released K Riley Patterson". Comma/nders.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  31. ^ Wojton, Nick. "Jets sign two kickers to practice squad with Greg Zuerlein struggling". Jets Wire. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
  32. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 31, 2024). "Jets Place WR Allen Lazard, DT Leku Fotu on IR; Sign K Riley Patterson, OL Alec Lindstrom to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  33. ^ Pullano, John (November 8, 2024). "Jets Sign DL Bruce Hector to the Active Roster, Add K Anders Carlson to the P-Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  34. ^ Doering, Joshua (January 20, 2023). "Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson relies on 'constant relationship with God'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  35. ^ Oehser, John (September 1, 2022). "On to '22: Patterson wants to bring stability". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023.
  36. ^ "Riley Patterson". vikings.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
  37. ^ Brannan, Dan (February 16, 2023). "Tigers' Football Head Coach Matt Martin Steps Down, Leaves Legacy With Vast Contributions". RiverBender.com. River Bend, Alton, Illinois. Archived from the original on June 22, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2024.
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