Johnny Patrick
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Johnny Patrick
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| number = 32, 26
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|8|17|mf=y}}
| birth_place = DeLand, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = DeLand (FL)
| college = Louisville
| draftyear = 2011
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 88
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2011}}−{{NFL Year|2012}})
- San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2013}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers ({{CFL Year|2016}})*
| highlights =
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 68
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 1.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 1
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 4
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 1
| pfr = PatrJo00
}}
Johnny Patrick (born August 17, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals.
Early life
Patrick was born in DeLand, Florida and attended DeLand High School.
College career
Patrick played college football for the Louisville Cardinals from 2007–2010. He was the starting cornerback from 2008 to 2010. In 2009 Patrick recorded 53 tackles and two interceptions.{{cite news |author=Bennett, Brian |title=Louisville's Patrick charged with assault |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/23604/louisvilles-patrick-charged-with-assault |work=ESPN.com |date=July 8, 2010 |access-date=2011-01-15}} In the 2010 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl, Patrick forced a fumble and blocked a field goal to help the Cardinals win against Southern Miss.{{cite news |author=Adelson, Andrea |title=Instant Analysis: Louisville 31, Southern Miss 28 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/35827/instant-analysis-louisville-31-southern-miss-28 |work=ESPN.com |date=December 21, 2010 |access-date=2011-01-15}}
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Patrick was projected to be a second-third round pick in the 2011 NFL draft.{{cite web |title=Johnny Patrick, DS #7 CB, Louisville |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=77076&draftyear=2011&genpos=CB |work=nfldraftscout.com |accessdate=2011-01-15}}
=New Orleans Saints=
Patrick was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round (88th overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}} He was cut by the Saints on February 19, 2013.{{Cite web |url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-Terminate-Contract-of-TE-David-Thomas-and-Waive-DB-Johnny-Patrick/8d49be77-e5b3-4c27-8dd4-e8d9c7ca0c2a |title=New Orleans Saints Terminate Contract of TE David Thomas and Waive DB Johnny Patrick |access-date=2013-02-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818045126/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/New-Orleans-Saints-Terminate-Contract-of-TE-David-Thomas-and-Waive-DB-Johnny-Patrick/8d49be77-e5b3-4c27-8dd4-e8d9c7ca0c2a |archive-date=2017-08-18 |url-status=dead }}
=San Diego Chargers=
Patrick was signed by the San Diego Chargers on February 20, 2013.
He eventually played in 13 games, playing the nickel and slot, while starting 4. He set career highs with 38 total tackles, 1 interception, 1.5 sack, along with a forced fumble and 2 passes defended.{{cite web |url=http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Chargers-Nab-Cornerback-Johnny-Patrick--/9d3fa976-1715-49ee-9e74-f06ac0aa62e2 |title=Chargers Nab Cornerback Johnny Patrick |website=www.chargers.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224004209/http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Chargers-Nab-Cornerback-Johnny-Patrick--/9d3fa976-1715-49ee-9e74-f06ac0aa62e2 |archive-date=2013-02-24}} He was released on March 4, 2014.{{cite web|last=Gennaro|first=John|title=San Diego Chargers release CB Johnny Patrick|date=4 March 2014 |url=http://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2014/3/4/5471022/san-diego-chargers-release-cb-johnny-patrick|publisher=boltsfromtheblue.com|accessdate=4 March 2014}}
=New York Jets=
Patrick was acquired off waivers by the New York Jets on March 5, 2014.{{cite web|title=Jets Acquire CB Johnny Patrick off Waivers |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquire-CB-Johnny-Patrick-off-Waivers/562acd83-a30b-4374-8a06-f092b05699f6 |author=Lange, Randy |date=March 5, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140308200145/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquire-CB-Johnny-Patrick-off-Waivers/562acd83-a30b-4374-8a06-f092b05699f6 |archivedate=March 8, 2014 |accessdate=March 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }} He was released on August 30, 2014.{{cite web|title=Jets Make Final Cuts to Get to 53 |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Make-Final-Cuts-to-Get-to-53/d967f477-9c58-4ed6-a18c-c3931d6f0eb7 |author=Lange, Randy |date=August 30, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901112135/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Make-Final-Cuts-to-Get-to-53/d967f477-9c58-4ed6-a18c-c3931d6f0eb7 |archivedate=September 1, 2014 |accessdate=August 30, 2014 |url-status=dead }}
=Winnipeg Blue Bombers=
On March 22, 2016, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League signed Patrick to a contract.{{Cite web|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/bombers-release-turner-denmark-373142311.html|title=Bombers release Turner, Denmark|website=www.winnipegfreepress.com|access-date=2016-03-24}} He was released before the start of the season on June 15, 2016.
References
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External links
- {{Twitter}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120318022410/http://www.uoflsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/patrick_johnny00.html Louisville Cardinals football bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20131217062238/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/Johnny-Patrick/587db6df-571c-4471-b802-cd6493a2d80a San Diego Chargers bio]
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Category:Sportspeople from DeLand, Florida
Category:Players of American football from Volusia County, Florida
Category:American football cornerbacks
Category:Louisville Cardinals football players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:San Diego Chargers players
Category:New York Jets players
Category:Winnipeg Blue Bombers players