Riley Patterson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{distinguish|Reilly Paterson}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Riley Patterson
| image = 6 Patterson.jpg
| caption = Patterson with the Detroit Lions in 2021
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Placekicker
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|9|7}}
| birth_place = Edwardsville, Illinois, U.S.
| high_school = Edwardsville
| college = Memphis (2017–2020)
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 195
| undraftedyear = 2021
| pastteams =
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2024}})
| status = Active
| statweek = 18
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Field goals made
| statvalue1 = 63
| statlabel2 = Field goals attempted
| statvalue2 = 74
| statlabel3 = Field goal %
| statvalue3 = 85.1
| statlabel4 = Longest field goal
| statvalue4 = 53
| statlabel5 = Touchbacks
| statvalue5 = 50
| pfr = PattRi01
}}
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 NFL for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, and New York Jets.
Early life
File:Riley Patterson Memphis Football.jpg 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,{{Cite web |title=Riley Patterson, Memphis Tigers, Kicker |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Riley-Patterson-45573334/ |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Memphis 2017 Football Commits |url=https://247sports.com/college/memphis/Season/2017-Football/Commits/ |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} playing 41 games and scoring 351 points.{{Cite web |title=Riley Patterson - 2020 - Football |url=https://gotigersgo.com/sports/football/roster/riley-patterson/9153 |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=University of Memphis Athletics |language=en}} He participated in the 2021 Senior Bowl, making two field goal attempts.{{Cite web |title=Memphis kicker Riley Patterson accepts invitation to 2021 Reese's Senior Bowl |url=https://gotigersgo.com/news/2020/12/13/football-memphis-kicker-riley-patterson-accepts-invitation-to-2021-senior-bowl.aspx |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=University of Memphis Athletics |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2021 |title=2021 Senior Bowl Game Recap |url=https://www.fantasypros.com/2021/01/2021-senior-bowl-game-recap/ |access-date=February 17, 2021 |website=FantasyPros |language=en}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
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| weight = 181
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| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Riley Patterson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/riley-patterson/32005041-5449-8920-c215-c757ffb0f19e |access-date=September 13, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Riley Patterson, Memphis, K, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1025059&DraftYear=2021 |access-date=September 13, 2021 |website=draftscout.com}}
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=Minnesota Vikings=
Patterson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=May 5, 2021 |title=11 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents Joining Vikings Include 3 Receivers |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/undrafted-free-agents-2021-nfl-draft-rookies |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}} He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=White |first=Jack |date=August 16, 2021 |title=Vikings waive kicker Riley Patterson, wide receiver Blake Proehl with injury designation |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/16/vikings-make-two-more-roster-moves-proehl-patterson/ |access-date=September 3, 2021 |website=Vikings Wire |language=en-US}} He was released on August 25 with an injury settlement.{{Cite web |date=August 25, 2021 |title=Riley Patterson: Injury settlement |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/riley-patterson-injury-settlement/ |access-date=September 3, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}
=New England Patriots=
On October 19, 2021, Patterson was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2021 |title=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 |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-db-myles-bryant-to-the-53-man-roster-place-dl-chase-winovich-on-in |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Patriots.com}}
=Detroit Lions (first stint)=
On November 16, 2021, Patterson was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Patriots practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |date=November 16, 2021 |title=Lions sign K Riley Patterson from Patriots practice squad |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/16/lions-sign-kicker-riley-patterson-from-patriots-practice-squad-ryan-santoso/ |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=Lions Wire |publisher=USA Today}} Patterson made two extra points in his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |last=Kamp |first=Matt |date=November 26, 2021 |title=Patterson makes his NFL debut |url=https://www.theintelligencer.com/sports/article/Patterson-makes-his-NFL-debut-16653640.php |access-date=November 28, 2021 |website=The Edwardsville Intelligencer |language=en-US}}
Patterson made his first field goal against the Minnesota Vikings on December 5, 2021.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Lions' Riley Patterson: Three field goals in victory |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-riley-patterson-three-field-goals-in-victory/ |access-date=December 9, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 22, 2021 |title=Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Chiefs TE Travis Kelce lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-15-aaron-rodgers-travis-kelce |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}
Patterson was waived on August 30, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Raven |first=Benjamin |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Recently cut Lions kicker awarded to Jacksonville Jaguars via waivers |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/08/recently-cut-lions-kicker-awarded-to-jacksonville-jaguars-via-waivers.html |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=mlive.com |language=en}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)=
Patterson was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 31, 2022.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars claim K Riley Patterson and four other players off waivers |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-claim-k-riley-patterson-and-four-other-players-off-waivers |website=Jaguars.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Panthers RB D'Onta Foreman lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-16-joe-burrow-donta-foreman |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last1=DiRocco |first1=Michael |last2=Thiry |first2=Lindsey |date=January 14, 2023 |title=Chargers blow 27-point lead, Jaguars advance in AFC playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35448106/los-angeles-chargers-blow-27-point-lead-jacksonville-jaguars-advance-afc-playoffs |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}} He was waived by the Jaguars on May 25, following the signing of Brandon McManus,{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2023 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Sign K Brandon McManus and Waive K Riley Patterson |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-sign-k-brandon-mcmanus-roster-moves |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} before later being traded back to the Lions.
=Detroit Lions (second stint)=
Following his announced release from Jacksonville on May 25, 2023, Patterson was traded to the Lions in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2023 |title=Lions agree to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire K Riley Patterson via trade |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-agree-to-terms-with-the-jacksonville-jaguars-to-acquire-k-riley-patterson- |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=Detroit Lions |language=en}} Patterson was inactive on December 17, 2023, due to missing two extra points in three games. He was replaced by Michael Badgley.{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2023 |title=Lions' Riley Patterson: Loses job as kicker |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-riley-patterson-loses-job-as-kicker/ |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} On December 19, Patterson was waived by the Lions.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=December 19, 2023 |title=Lions activate Hendon Hooker, waive Riley Patterson |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-activate-hendon-hooker-waive-riley-patterson |access-date=December 19, 2023 |website=NBC Sports}}
=Cleveland Browns (first stint)=
On December 25, 2023, Patterson was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad following an injury to their starting kicker Dustin Hopkins.{{cite web |title=Browns sign K Riley Patterson to the practice squad |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-k-riley-patterson-to-the-practice-squad |website=clevelandbrowns.com |access-date=December 26, 2023}} He was elevated to the roster and played in his first game with them on December 28.{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2023 |title=Browns elevate Riley Patterson, Matt Haack |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/browns-elevate-riley-patterson-matt-haack |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/browns-sign-nine-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Browns Begin Offseason By Signing Nine Players To Reserve, Futures Contracts|date=January 15, 2024|author=German, Spencer}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)=
Patterson returned to the Jaguars by signing a reserve/future contract with the team on February 6, 2024.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/news/jaguars-sign-former-kicker-riley-patterson-to-futures-contract|magazine=Sports Illustrated|title=Jaguars Sign Former Kicker Riley Patterson to Futures Contract|date=February 6, 2024|author=Shipley, John}}
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.{{Cite web |title=ROSTER MOVES: Jaguars Waive Kicker Riley Patterson |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-waive-kicker-riley-patterson |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=Jaguars.com |language=en-US}}
=Washington Commanders=
Patterson was claimed off waivers by the Washington Commanders on July 31, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Alper |first1=Josh |title=Commanders claim Riley Patterson, release Damiere Byrd and Dax Milne |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-claim-riley-patterson-release-damiere-byrd-and-dax-milne |website=Pro Football Talk |access-date=July 31, 2024}} He was released on August 22, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Selby |first1=Zach |title=Commanders sign S Sheldrick Redwine, released K Riley Patterson |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-s-sheldrick-redwine-released-k-riley-patterson |website=Comma/nders.com |access-date=August 22, 2024}}
=New York Jets=
On October 30, 2024, Patterson signed with the New York Jets practice squad.{{cite web |last1=Wojton |first1=Nick |title=Jets sign two kickers to practice squad with Greg Zuerlein struggling |url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/30/new-york-jets-sign-two-kickers-greg-zuerlein-struggling-riley-patterson-spencer-shrader-nfl/ |website=Jets Wire |access-date=October 30, 2024}} The next day, they promoted Patterson to the active roster to play against the Houston Texans.{{cite web|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-allen-lazard-leku-fotu-ir-sign-riley-patterson-alec-lindstrom-to-active-roster-10-31-2024|work=NewYorkJets.com|title=Jets Place WR Allen Lazard, DT Leku Fotu on IR; Sign K Riley Patterson, OL Alec Lindstrom to Active Roster|first=Ethan|last=Greenberg|date=October 31, 2024|accessdate=October 31, 2024}} He was released on November 8.{{cite web|title=Jets Sign DL Bruce Hector to the Active Roster, Add K Anders Carlson to the P-Squad|url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-sign-bruce-hector-anders-carlson-practice-squad|author=Pullano, John|website=NewYorkJets.com|date=November 8, 2024}}
=Atlanta Falcons (first stint)=
On November 29, 2024, Patterson was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad and released four days later.{{cite web|title=Falcons sign Demone Harris to 53-man roster|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/demone-harris-signing-53-man-roster|author=Subhan, Amna|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=November 29, 2024}}{{cite web |title=Riley Patterson: Let go by Atlanta |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/riley-patterson-let-go-by-atlanta/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=December 4, 2024}}
=Cleveland Browns (second stint)=
On December 10, 2024, the Cleveland Browns signed Patterson to their practice squad.{{cite web|title=Browns place Greg Newsome II on injured reserve|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-greg-newsome-ii-on-injured-reserve|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=December 10, 2024}}
=Atlanta Falcons (second stint)=
On December 18, 2024, the Atlanta Falcons signed Patterson to their active roster off the Browns practice squad.{{cite web|title=Younghoe Koo placed on injured reserve|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/younghoe-koo-injured-reserve-riley-patterson-signed|author=Waack, Terrin|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=December 18, 2024}} Patterson appeared in three games as a starter against the New York Giants, Washington Commanders, and Carolina Panthers, going 4-for-7 in field goals in those games, with a long of 52. In a Week 17 overtime loss to the Commanders, Patterson missed the game winning 56-yard field goal, which would have been his career long.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-30 |title=Bar Full of Falcons Fans Celebrated Riley Patterson's Missed Field Goal Way Too Early |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bar-full-of-falcons-fans-celebrated-riley-patterson-s-missed-field-goal-way-too-early |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=SI |language=en-US}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="9"| Field Goals ! colspan="3"| Extra Points ! rowspan="2"| Total Points | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|FGM|Fields goals made}} | {{abbr|FGA|Field goals attempted}} | {{abbr|FG%|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|<20|Distance of less than 20 yards}} | {{abbr|20−29|Distance between 20 and 29 yards}} | {{abbr|30−39|Distance between 30 and 39 yards}} | {{abbr|40−49|Distance between 40 and 49 yeards}} | {{abbr|50+|Distance of 50 yards or greater}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest field goal made}} | {{abbr|XPM|Extra points made}} | {{abbr|XPA|Extra points attempted}} | {{abbr|XP%|Completion percentage}} |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| rowspan="2"|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 | |||||||||||
| rowspan="3"|2024 | NYJ
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 100.0 || 3 | ||||||||||
| CLE
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0-0 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 0–0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 100.0 || 1 | |||||||||||
| ATL
| 3 || 4 || 7 || 57.1 || 0-0 || 0–0 || 3–3 || 0–1 || 1–3 || 52 || 12 || 12 || 100.0 || 24 | |||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PattRi01.htm Total] || 44 || 63 || 74 || 85.1 || 0−0 || 13–14 || 30–31 || 16–20 || 4–9 || 53 || 109 || 113 || 96.4 || 298 |
Personal life
Patterson is an Evangelical Christian.{{Cite web |last=Doering |first=Joshua |date=January 20, 2023 |title=Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson relies on 'constant relationship with God' |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2023/01/20/jaguars-kicker-riley-patterson-constant-relationship-god/ |access-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Sports Spectrum}} He is married to Claire Patterson.{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=September 1, 2022 |title=On to '22: Patterson wants to bring stability |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-on-to-22-patterson-wants-to-bring-stability |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230121013831/https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-on-to-22-patterson-wants-to-bring-stability |archive-date=January 21, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}} His second cousin is NFL player A. J. Epenesa.{{cite web |url=https://www.vikings.com/team/players-roster/riley-patterson/ |title=Riley Patterson |work=vikings.com |access-date=June 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622160111/https://www.vikings.com/team/players-roster/riley-patterson/ |archive-date=June 22, 2024}} The father of WNBA player Kate Martin was Patterson's football coach at Edwardsville High School.{{cite news |last=Brannan |first=Dan |url=https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/tigers-football-head-coach-matt-martin-steps-down-leaves-legacy-with-his-vast-contributions-63973.cfm |title=Tigers' Football Head Coach Matt Martin Steps Down, Leaves Legacy With Vast Contributions |work=RiverBender.com |location=River Bend, Alton, Illinois |date=February 16, 2023 |access-date=June 22, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240622161013/https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/tigers-football-head-coach-matt-martin-steps-down-leaves-legacy-with-his-vast-contributions-63973.cfm |archive-date=June 22, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://gotigersgo.com/sports/football/roster/riley-patterson/9153 Memphis Tigers bio]
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