Eric Patterson (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | February 5, 1993 Tampa, Florida |
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| Died: | June 8, 2019 (aged 26) Tampa, Florida |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Henry B. Plant (Tampa, Florida) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Ball State | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||||||||||
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Eric Patterson Jr. (born February 5, 1993 – died June 8, 2019) was an American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football.
Eric played college football for Ball State University. Later, he joined several teams in the National Football League (NFL).
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College Football Journey
Before playing professionally, Eric Patterson played college football for the Ball State Cardinals. Playing in college is often a step for athletes hoping to join the NFL.
Playing in the NFL
Eric Patterson started his professional football career in 2015. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't chosen in the main NFL draft but was still signed by a team.
New England Patriots
Eric joined the New England Patriots in May 2015. He was with the team for about a month before being released.
Indianapolis Colts
In August 2015, Eric signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He played in his first NFL game with the Colts. During this game, he made two tackles. He was part of the Colts' practice squad and active roster for a short time.
St. Louis Rams
Later in 2015, Eric joined the practice squad for the St. Louis Rams. Practice squads allow teams to keep extra players who can join the main team if needed.
Cleveland Browns
In 2016, Eric signed with the Cleveland Browns. He was with the Browns until September of that year.
Remembering Eric Patterson
Eric Patterson passed away in his home in Tampa, Florida, on June 8, 2019.
