Tim Patrick
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tim Patrick
| image = Tim Patrick 2021 (51651273250) (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Patrick with the Denver Broncos in 2021
| current_team = Detroit Lions
| number = 12
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|23}}
| birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 212
| high_school = University City {{avoid wrap|(San Diego)}}
| college = {{ubl|Grossmont (2011–2013)|Utah (2014–2016)}}
| undraftedyear = 2017
| pastteams =
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights = *First-team All-PCAC (2013)
| statweek =
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 176
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 2,403
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 15
| pfr = PatrTi00
}}
Timothy Mychael Patrick (born November 23, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes.
Early life
Patrick was born in San Diego, California, to Marsi Lovett and Tim Patrick. He attended University City High School in San Diego, where he played high school football for the Centurions.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=August 5, 2018 |title=Tim Patrick overcomes many obstacles for shot at Broncos' 53-man roster |url=https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/tim-patrick-overcomes-many-obstacles-for-shot-at-broncos-53-man-roster/73-580702615 |access-date=October 4, 2018 |website=KUSA |language=en-US}} Tim grew up in a single parent home with his mother, older brother and younger sister.
College career
Prior to University of Utah, Patrick attended and played for Grossmont College in El Cajon, California.{{Cite web |last=Stoia |first=George |date=October 1, 2021 |title=A former junior college star, Broncos receiver Tim Patrick continues to prove his worth in the NFL |url=https://gazette.com/sports/a-former-junior-college-star-broncos-receiver-tim-patrick-continues-to-prove-his-worth-in/article_cbf45312-2251-11ec-88ce-3bcdb610f206.html |access-date=March 6, 2023 |website=Colorado Springs Gazette |language=en}} In his 2013 season with the Griffins, Patrick caught for 964 yards and eight touchdowns, earning All-PCAC honors.{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Tim Patrick - Football - University of Utah Athletics |url=https://utahutes.com/sports/football/roster/tim-patrick/738 |access-date=August 27, 2024 |website=University of Utah Athletics}} At Utah, Patrick appeared in 22 games, of which he started 23. During his three seasons at Utah, he finished with 61 catches for 888 yards with five touchdowns total. Patrick missed 17 games due to injuries during his time there. In 2016, Patrick led the team with 45 receptions, 711 receiving yards, and five touchdown receptions.{{Cite web |title=Tim Patrick |url=https://www.utahutes.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=738 |access-date=October 4, 2018 |website=Utah Utes Athletics |language=en}}
=College statistics=
class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| School ! rowspan="2"| Conf ! rowspan="2"| Class ! rowspan="2"| Pos ! rowspan="2"| G ! colspan="4" |Receiving |
style="font-weight:bold;" | Rec
! style="font-weight:bold;" | Yds ! style="font-weight:bold;" | Avg ! style="font-weight:bold;" | TD |
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2014
| Utah | Pac-12 | JR | WR | 8 | 16 | 177 | 11.1 | 0 |
2016
| Utah | Pac-12 | SR | WR | 10 | 45 | 711 | 15.8 | 5 |
style="font-weight:bold;" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tim-patrick-2.html Career]
| style="font-weight:bold;" | Utah | colspan="3" style="font-weight:bold;" | | style="font-weight:bold;" | 18 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 61 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 888 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 14.6 | style="font-weight:bold;" | 5 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 1/8
| weight = 208
| dash = 4.47
| ten split = 1.56
| twenty split = 2.56
| shuttle = 4.38
| cone drill = 6.99
| vertical = 37.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 8
| bench = 22
| arm span = 33 5/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1006268&DraftYear=2017 |title=Tim Patrick, Utah, WR, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=October 21, 2021}}
}}
=Baltimore Ravens=
Patrick signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Ravens Officially Sign 16 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Officially-Sign-16-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/a632b33c-26ed-4b7f-99cf-eedf3d5a756f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115190512/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Officially-Sign-16-Undrafted-Rookie-Free-Agents/a632b33c-26ed-4b7f-99cf-eedf3d5a756f |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}} He was waived by the Ravens on July 30.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=July 30, 2017 |title=Ravens sign veteran tight end Larry Donnell |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000823338/article/ravens-sign-veteran-tight-end-larry-donnell |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730233823/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000823338/article/ravens-sign-veteran-tight-end-larry-donnell |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 30, 2017 |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}
=San Francisco 49ers=
On July 31, 2017, Patrick was claimed by the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2017 |title=49ers Claim WR Tim Patrick Off Waivers |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Claim-WR-Tim-Patrick-Off-Waivers/b8e64ecd-57aa-4868-b00a-e76a2a8abcca?sf102563658=1 |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=49ers.com}} He was waived by San Francisco on September 1.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2017 |title=49ers Announce Several Roster Moves |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/f2f5edf1-1065-4caa-9ce5-c92f7c168b55?sf110975732=1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906054222/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/f2f5edf1-1065-4caa-9ce5-c92f7c168b55?sf110975732=1 |archive-date=September 6, 2017 |website=49ers.com}}
=Denver Broncos=
On October 21, 2017, Patrick was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 21, 2017 |title=Broncos make slew of roster moves ahead of Sunday's game vs. Chargers |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-slew-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-Sundays-game-vs-Chargers/74d2b108-3a45-492d-a979-21ef39449e2b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180306072542/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-make-slew-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-Sundays-game-vs-Chargers/74d2b108-3a45-492d-a979-21ef39449e2b |archive-date=March 6, 2018 |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} He was released on November 8,{{Cite web |last=Kelberman |first=Zack |date=November 8, 2017 |title=Report: Broncos re-sign OL Dillon Day to practice squad |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/denver-broncos/article/report-broncos-re-sign-ol-dillon-day-to-practice-squad-110149592/ |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=247Sports.com}} and re-signed on November 15.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=November 15, 2017 |title=Broncos sign LB Deiontrez Mount, add two practice squad players |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-lb-deiontrez-mount-add-two-practice-squad-players-19774767 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} Patrick signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 1, 2018.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=January 1, 2018 |title=Broncos sign 10 players to future contracts |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-10-players-to-future-contracts-20183093 |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}
In the Broncos' Week 2 victory over the Oakland Raiders, Patrick recorded a 26-yard reception for the first one of his professional career. His reception came late in the game as the Broncos' were driving and helped set up the game-winning field goal.{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=John |date=September 17, 2018 |title=Tim Patrick, hero of Broncos victory over rival Raiders {{!}} Mile High Sports |url=https://milehighsports.com/tim-patrick-hero-of-broncos-victory-over-rival-raiders/ |access-date=October 4, 2018 |website=Mile High Sports |language=en-US}} In a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, he scored his first professional receiving touchdown on a 24-yard reception.{{Cite web |last=Judd |first=Brandon |date=October 30, 2018 |title=NFL locals in Week 8: Kyle Van Noy causes fumble on big hit and has two sacks; Tim Patrick catches first pro touchdown |url=https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900039514/nfl-locals-in-week-8-kyle-van-noy-causes-fumble-on-big-hit-and-has-two-sacks-tim-patrick-catches-first-pro-touchdown.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181030205653/https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900039514/nfl-locals-in-week-8-kyle-van-noy-causes-fumble-on-big-hit-and-has-two-sacks-tim-patrick-catches-first-pro-touchdown.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 30, 2018 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=DeseretNews.com |language=en}} In the 2018 season, he had 23 receptions for 315 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Tim Patrick 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PatrTi00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=March 27, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On September 11, 2019, Patrick was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in Week 1.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Broncos place WR Tim Patrick on injured reserve |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-wr-tim-patrick-on-injured-reserve |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com |archive-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913025620/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-wr-tim-patrick-on-injured-reserve |url-status=dead }} He was designated for return from injured reserve on October 30, and began practicing with the team again.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=October 30, 2019 |title=Injury Report: WR Tim Patrick returns to practice |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/injuryreport/injury-report-wr-tim-patrick-returns-to-practice |access-date=October 31, 2019 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On November 15, 2019, Broncos activated Patrick off injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=Becker |first=Alex |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Tim Patrick activated for Broncos, Bryce Callahan placed on IR |url=https://milehighsports.com/tim-patrick-activated-bryce-callahan-placed-on-ir/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=Mile High Sports |language=en-US}} In the 2019 season, he appeared in eight games and totaled 16 receptions for 218 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Tim Patrick 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PatrTi00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=September 29, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Patrick signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Broncos on April 18, 2020.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=April 18, 2020 |title=Elijah Wilkinson, Mike Purcell highlight list of Broncos to sign tenders |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/elijah-wilkinson-mike-purcell-highlight-list-of-broncos-to-sign-tenders |access-date=April 21, 2020 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, he recorded a career-high six receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 37–28 victory.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at New York Jets - October 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010010nyj.htm |access-date=October 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Patrick was ejected from the game after he punched Raiders' safety Johnathan Abram. Patrick was later punched by Abram's teammate Isaiah Johnson who was also ejected from the game.{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers - November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080sdg.htm |access-date=November 13, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, Patrick recorded five catches for 119 yards, including a 61-yard catch on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to secure a 20–13 win for the Broncos.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - November 22nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220den.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13 against the Chiefs, he had four receptions for 44 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, in a 22–16 loss on Sunday Night Football.{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs - December 6th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060kan.htm |access-date=December 20, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He appeared in and started 15 games for the Broncos in 2020. He finished with 51 receptions for 742 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Tim Patrick 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PatrTi00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
The Broncos placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Patrick on March 16, 2021.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=March 16, 2021 |title=Broncos place second-round tenders on RFAs Tim Patrick, Alexander Johnson, also tender Phillip Lindsay, several ERFAs |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-place-second-round-tenders-on-rfas-tim-patrick-alexander-johnson-also-te |access-date=March 17, 2021 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} He signed the one-year contract on May 18.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=May 18, 2021 |title=WR Tim Patrick, S Trey Marshall sign tenders; Broncos sign WR Damion Willis |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/wr-tim-patrick-s-trey-marshall-sign-tenders-broncos-sign-wr-damion-willis |access-date=June 4, 2021 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} On November 20, 2021, Patrick signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=November 20, 2021 |title=Broncos agree to terms with WR Tim Patrick on three-year contract |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-wr-tim-patrick-on-three-year-contract |access-date=November 22, 2021 |website=Denver Broncos}}{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=November 19, 2021 |title=Broncos, Tim Patrick reportedly agree to three-year extension: Denver locks up productive pass-catcher |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/broncos-tim-patrick-reportedly-agree-to-three-year-extension-denver-locks-up-productive-pass-catcher/ |access-date=March 6, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In the 2021 season, Patrick appeared in 16 games, all starts. He finished with 53 receptions for 734 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Tim Patrick 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PatrTi00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
On August 2, 2022, Patrick suffered a torn ACL during practice, which prematurely ended his season.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 2, 2022 |title=Broncos Camp Notebook: Denver loses 'heart and soul' of WR room as Tim Patrick suffers knee injury, Broncos counting on healthy receivers to step up |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-camp-notebook-denver-loses-heart-and-soul-of-wr-room-as-tim-patrick-suff |access-date=August 3, 2022 |website=Denver Broncos}} He was placed on injured reserve on August 3.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 3, 2022 |title=Broncos sign RB Max Borghi, place WR Tim Patrick and RB Damarea Crockett on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-rb-max-borghi-place-wr-tim-patrick-and-rb-damarea-crockett-on-ir |access-date=March 5, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}
On July 31, 2023, Patrick was reported to have suffered a torn achilles during practice.{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=July 31, 2023 |title=Sources: Broncos' Patrick suffered torn Achilles |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38108631/broncos-fear-wr-tim-patrick-suffers-injury-achilles |access-date=August 1, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on August 2.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=August 2, 2023 |title=Broncos sign CB Fabian Moreau, place WR Tim Patrick on IR |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-cb-fabian-moreau-place-wr-tim-patrick-on-ir |access-date=August 2, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}
On August 26, 2024, the Broncos announced that they would be moving on from Patrick, seeking to trade him.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=August 26, 2024 |title=Broncos moving on from veteran WR Tim Patrick |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-moving-on-from-veteran-wr-tim-patrick |access-date=August 28, 2024 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} After failing to finalize a trade, the Broncos released him.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Former Broncos WR Tim Patrick joining the Lions' practice squad |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/former-broncos-wr-tim-patrick-joining-the-lions-practice-squad |access-date=August 28, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
= Detroit Lions =
On August 27, 2024, Patrick was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He was signed to the team's active roster on September 24.{{cite web | last=Booher | first=Christian | title=Lions Place Davenport, Barnes on IR, Sign Patrick to Active Roster | website=SI.com | date=2024-09-24 | url=https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-place-davenport-barnes-ir-sign-patrick | access-date=2025-02-23}} On December 5, Patrick scored two touchdowns in a 34–31 win against the Green Bay Packers as the Lions clinched at least a wildcard playoff spot.{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=December 5, 2024 |title=Lions use gutsy 4th-down call to finish off Packers in thrilling NFC North battle |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/live/lions-use-gutsy-4th-down-call-to-finish-off-packers-in-thrilling-nfc-north-battle-000028963.html |access-date=December 5, 2024 |website=Yahoo Sports|language=en-US}} They were his first touchdowns in 1,082 days.{{cite web | last=Gordon | first=Grant | title=Tim Patrick catches first two touchdowns since 2021 to help Lions clinch postseason spot | website=NFL.com | date=2024-12-06 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tim-patrick-catches-first-two-touchdowns-since-2021-to-help-lions-clinch-postseason-spot | access-date=2025-02-23}} He finished the 2024 season with 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Tim Patrick 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PatrTi00/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On March 14, 2025, Patrick re-signed with the Lions on a one-year, $4 million contract.{{Cite web |last=Risdon |first=Jeff |title=The Lions sign WR Tim Patrick a day after he pleads to return to Detroit |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/14/detroit-lions-free-agency-tim-patrick/82406540007/ |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=Lions Wire |language=en-US}}
NFL statistics
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! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |
2018 | DEN
| 16 || 4 || 23 || 315 || 13.7 || 26 || 1 || 3 || 17 || 5.7 || 13 || 0 || 2 || 1 | |||||||||||||
2019 | DEN
| 8 || 2 || 16 || 218 || 13.6 || 38 || 0 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 0 || – | |||||||||||||
2020 | DEN
| 15 || 15 || 51 || 742 || 14.5|| 61 || 6 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 0 || – | |||||||||||||
2021 | DEN
| 16 || 16 || 53 || 734 || 13.8 || 44 || 5 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 0 || – | |||||||||||||
2022 | DEN
| 0 || 0 || colspan="12" rowspan="2"| did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||
2023 | DEN
| 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||
2024 | DET
| 16 || 9 || 33 || 394 || 11.9 || 42 || 3 || 0 || – || – || – || – || 0 || – | |||||||||||||
colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PatrTi00.htm Career] | 66 | 42 | 164 | 2,358 | 13.9 | 61 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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- [https://www.detroitlions.com/team/players-roster/tim-patrick/ Detroit Lions bio]
- [https://www.utahutes.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=738 Utah Utes bio]
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