Allen Patrick facts for kids
Patrick in October 2006 as a Sooner
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | February 15, 1984 Conway, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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| High school: | Conway |
| College: | Oklahoma |
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Roland Allen Patrick III, born on February 15, 1984, is an American former professional football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). The Baltimore Ravens picked him in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. He also played college football for the Oklahoma team.
Patrick was also part of several other NFL teams. These included the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and St. Louis Rams.
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Early Life and Football Beginnings
Allen Patrick grew up in Conway, South Carolina. He went to Conway High School. There, he was a talented player on the football team. He played in different positions, including running back, defensive back, and kick returner.
College Football Journey
Allen Patrick had an exciting college football career. He played for two different colleges before joining the NFL.
Playing at Independence Community College
After high school, Patrick started his college football journey. He played for Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas. At this college, he played as a safety. This position is important for defending against the other team's offense.
Success with Oklahoma Sooners
Later, Patrick moved to the University of Oklahoma. This is where he switched to playing running back. A running back's main job is to carry the ball and run it down the field.
During the 2006 season, Patrick became a starter. This happened when the main running back, Adrian Peterson, got injured. Patrick stepped up and ran for 761 yards that season. He also scored 4 touchdowns.
In 2007, Patrick continued to shine. With Peterson having moved to the NFL, Patrick became the team's top runner. He gained an impressive 1,009 yards and scored 8 touchdowns. Allen Patrick finished his college career with a total of 1,906 rushing yards. He also scored 14 rushing touchdowns.
