Natrez Patrick

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Natrez Patrick
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Patrick with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-09) July 9, 1997 (age 27)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Mays (Atlanta, Georgia)
College: Georgia
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:5
Player stats at PFR

Natrez Deshun Patrick (born July 9, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for four seasons for the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

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Early life

Patrick was born in Atlanta, Georgia. At Benjamin Elijah Mays High School, Patrick was named USA Today All-USA second-team after recording 111 total tackles (27 for loss) during his senior season. He was named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 2014 All-State Class AAAAA defense and named its 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, as well as the Georgia Sports Writers Association 2014 All-State Class AAAAA first-team and 2014 Defensive Player of the Year. He was named a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN, Scout.com, and played in the 2015 U.S. Army All American Bowl.

College career

Patrick was a four-year starter at Georgia, an explosive player credited by coaches and teammates alike for his leadership qualities. [1] [2] [3]

He enrolled at UGA on January 1, 2015, after receiving offers from two dozen other Power 5 programs. [4]

Patrick was named a preseason All-SEC honoree by Athlon Sports prior to the 2018 season even after a four-game suspension limited his playing time his junior year. [5]

College statistics

YEARGPSOLOASTTOTTFL-YDSSACKS-YDSINTPDFFFRBLK
2015111210222.5-101-600000
2016102930594.5-151-900000
201791322352.5-50-000000
2018142519444.5-70-001000
Total44798116014.0-372.0-1501000

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m)		244 lb
(111 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.97 s1.74 s2.85 s4.56 s7.19 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		15 reps
All values from Pro Day [6]

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Patrick was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams on April 29, 2019. [7]

On September 5, 2020, Patrick was waived by the Rams and signed to the practice squad the next day. [8] [9] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 for the team's week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [10] He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2020. [11] He was waived on November 10, 2020, [12] and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [13] He was signed to the active roster on November 28, 2020. [14] On January 7, 2021, Patrick was waived by the Rams. [15]

Denver Broncos

On January 8, 2021, Patrick was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos, [16] but the claim was deferred until after the Super Bowl on February 8. [17] He was waived/injured on June 17, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. [18]

Detroit Lions

On May 16, 2022, Patrick signed with the Detroit Lions. [19] He was waived on July 28, 2022. [20]

Montreal Alouettes

Patrick was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 17, 2023. [21] He was listed as a defensive end by the Alouettes. [22] On June 3, 2023, Patrick was released. [23]

Personal life

Patrick was arrested three times for misdemeanor marijuana possession, resulting in two suspensions. The last one landed him in a treatment facility that caused him to miss UGA's 2018 Rose Bowl and the National Championship Game, despite a "penny-sized" amount of the drug being found in a teammate's car and being claimed by the vehicle's owner. [24] Charges were subsequently dropped. [25]

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References

  1. ↑ "LB Natrez Patrick explains that 'Savage' thing Georgia's defense has going". DawgNation. September 11, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  2. ↑ Hebert, Michael. "Natrez Patrick not looking back on mistakes, embracing leadership role". The Red and Black. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  3. ↑ Emerson, Seth. "Natrez Patrick returns to Bulldogs with focus". ajc. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Natrez Patrick Recruit Interests". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  5. ↑ Lassan, Steven (May 22, 2018). "SEC Football 2018 All-Conference Team". AthlonSports.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
  6. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Natrez Patrick College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Rams agree to terms with 14 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com. April 29, 2019. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Rams waive nine players, place Howard on injured reserve and Robinson on reserve/non-football injury list". TheRams.com. September 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Rams sign 15 players to practice squad". TheRams.com. September 6, 2020.
  10. ↑ Jackson, Stu (September 20, 2020). "Natrez Patrick active; Brian Allen, Tremayne Anchrum Jr., Raymond Calais inactive for Rams at Eagles". TheRams.com. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Rams place LG Joe Noteboom on IR, add Natrez Patrick to active roster". Rams Wire. USA Today. September 24, 2020.
  12. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (November 10, 2020). "Rams waive Natrez Patrick, cut Cohl Cabral from practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  13. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (November 11, 2020). "Rams bring back Natrez Patrick on practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  14. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (November 28, 2020). "Rams make 4 roster moves ahead of 49ers matchup". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  15. ↑ DaSilva, Cameron (January 7, 2021). "Rams activate Andrew Whitworth from IR, waive Natrez Patrick". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Broncos will add a linebacker to roster after the Super Bowl". Broncos Wire. USA Today. January 10, 2021.
  17. ↑ Williams, Charean (February 8, 2021). "Broncos claim Natrez Patrick off waivers from Rams". NBCSports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
  18. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (June 17, 2021). "Broncos sign WRs Amara Darboh and De'Mornay Pierson-El". Denver Broncos. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
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  21. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes sign two, including former NFL defender Natrez PatrickJanuary 17, 2023". 3DownNation.com.
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