Riley Patterson

Riley Patterson (born September 7, 1999) is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis and has previously played in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Not to be confused with Reilly Paterson.
Riley Patterson
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Patterson with the Lions in 2021
No. 36 – Detroit Lions
Position:Placekicker
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
Edwardsville, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Edwardsville
College:Memphis (2017–2020)
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2023
Field goals made:50
Field goals attempted:57
Field goal %:87.7
Longest field goal:53
Touchbacks:46
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

Patterson played high school football at Edwardsville High School just outside St. Louis and committed to Memphis on August 17, 2016.[1][2]

College career
Patterson with Memphis in 2020

Patterson played 41 games at Memphis scoring 351 points.[3] He participated in the 2021 Senior Bowl, making two of two field goal attempts and three extra point attempts.[4][5]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand 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

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

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

Detroit Lions

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 NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[15]

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

Jacksonville Jaguars

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 AFC 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)

Following his announced release from Jacksonville on May 25, 2023, Patterson was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.[21]

NFL career statistics
Year Team GP Field Goals Extra Points Total Points
FGMFGAFG%<2020−2930−3940−4950+LngXPMXPAXP%
2021DET 7131492.90−03−36−64−40−1491616100.055
2022JAX 17303585.70−08−810−1110−132−352363797.3126
Total24434987.70−011−1116−1714−172−452525398.1181

Personal life

Patterson is a Christian.[22] He is married to Claire Patterson.[23]

References
  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. Doering, Joshua (January 20, 2023). "Jaguars kicker Riley Patterson relies on 'constant relationship with God'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  23. Oehser, John (September 1, 2022). "On to '22: Patterson wants to bring stability". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023.
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