Jaret Patterson facts for kids
Jaret Patterson (born December 23, 1998) is an American professional football player. He is a running back for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). Patterson played college football at Buffalo. He later joined the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2021. Jaret holds an amazing record: he is tied for the most rushing touchdowns in a single college game with eight!
Patterson with the Washington Football Team in 2021
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| No. 34 – Los Angeles Chargers | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | December 23, 1998 Glenn Dale, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | St. Vincent Pallotti (Laurel, Maryland) | ||||||||||
| College: | Buffalo (2018–2020) | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2021 | ||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2024 | |||||||||||
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Early Years and High School Football
Jaret Patterson grew up in Glenn Dale, Maryland. He went to St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel, Maryland. There, he played football with Chase Young, who later became an NFL star.
In his final year of high school, Jaret was amazing. He ran for 2,045 yards and scored 23 touchdowns. In one game, he gained 558 all-purpose yards. This means he ran, caught, and returned the ball for a lot of distance. He was recognized as an All-State Honorable Mention for his great skills.
Patterson decided to play college football at the University at Buffalo. He and his twin brother, James, were recruited to Buffalo together.
College Career Highlights
Jaret Patterson joined the Buffalo Bulls football team in 2018. In his first year, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and scored 14 touchdowns. He was named the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year. He also made the All-MAC Second-team.
In 2019, Patterson had an even better season. He set new school records by rushing for 1,799 yards and scoring 19 touchdowns. He led his conference in rushing yards and was one of the top five rushers in the entire nation. He was named to the All-MAC First-team. Buffalo won their first-ever bowl game, the 2019 Bahamas Bowl, where Jaret rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He was named the game's MVP.
On November 28, 2020, Jaret made history. He scored eight rushing touchdowns in a single game against the Kent State Golden Flashes. This tied an NCAA record for most rushing touchdowns in one game! He also rushed for an incredible 409 yards in that game. After this amazing season, he was named the conference's Offensive Player of the Year. He also received the Vern Smith Leadership Award as the conference's most valuable player.
After his junior year, Jaret decided to enter the 2021 NFL draft.
Amazing Records
Jaret Patterson holds several impressive records:
- Buffalo Bulls Records
- Most rushing yards in a single game (409 yards)
- Most rushing yards in a single season (1,799 yards)
- Most rushing touchdowns in a single season (19 touchdowns)
- NCAA Records (tied)
- Most touchdowns in a single game (8 touchdowns)
- Most points in a single game (48 points)
College Statistics Overview
During his college career at Buffalo, Jaret Patterson played in 33 games. He rushed for a total of 3,884 yards. He scored 52 rushing touchdowns, which is a huge number! He also caught 20 passes for 271 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
Professional Football Career
Jaret Patterson was not chosen in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, he signed with the Washington Football Team (now the Washington Commanders) on May 3, 2021. He played well in the preseason and earned a spot on the team's main roster.
In his first NFL season, Jaret made his debut in Week 1. He got his first reception in Week 4. In Week 15, he scored his first career touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. He even got his first NFL start in Week 17. In that game, he rushed for 57 yards and scored another touchdown.
In 2022, Patterson spent most of the season on the Commanders' practice squad. He was called up for a few games due to injuries to other players. In the final game of the 2022 season, he led the team with 17 carries and 78 rushing yards, setting new career highs.
In 2023, Patterson was released by the Commanders before the season started. He then signed with the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad in September 2023. He later returned to the Washington Commanders' practice squad in December 2023.
In January 2024, Jaret Patterson signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Chargers. He was waived in August but re-signed to their practice squad. He continues to be an active player in the NFL.
