James Patrick (Canadian football)

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James Patrick
No. --     free-agent
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Born: (1982-06-04) June 4, 1982 (age 41)
Tuskegee, Alabama
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) S
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
College Stillman
Career history
As player
2005 Tampa Bay Buccaneers*
2006 New England Patriots*
20082012 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2013 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2010
CFL West All-Star 2010
Career stats

James Patrick (born June 7, 1982, in Tuskegee, Alabama) is a former professional Canadian football safety. He was most recently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. He was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and also spent time on the practice squad of the New England Patriots. He played college football at Stillman College.

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Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Patrick spent five seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders after signing as a free agent in 2008. He was an all-star in 2010, when he recorded 68 tackles, nine interceptions and a touchdown. Unfortunately, In 2012, he had his worst statistical year since his rookie season, registering 40 tackles and no interceptions. As a result, it was his final season with the Riders as he was released in the off-season.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Through the first 4 games of the 2013 CFL season Patrick recorded 12 tackles and 4 special teams tackles, and was released following a Week 4 blowout. [1] In his career, he has 239 defensive tackles, 18 interceptions and two sacks as of July 24, 2013.

Personal life

James is married to Tiffany Patrick. They have a daughter and a son. His brother, Qua Cox, played football at Jackson State University and for the Indianapolis Colts.

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References

  1. Patrick Released By Ti-Cats