Dimitri Patterson

Dimitri Patterson

No. 21     Cleveland Browns
Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: June 18, 1983 (1983-06-18) (age 28)
Place of birth: Orlando, Florida
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	Weight: 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College: Tuskegee
Undrafted in 2005
Debuted in 2005 for the Washington Redskins
Career history
Washington Redskins (2005) Minnesota Vikings (2006) Kansas City Chiefs (2007–2008) Philadelphia Eagles (2009–2010) Cleveland Browns (2011–present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-OVC (2002) Third-team All-OVC (2003)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2010/11
Tackles	96
Sacks	1.0
Interceptions	5
Stats at NFL.com

Dimitri Jonthiel Patterson (born June 18, 1983) is an American football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Tuskegee.

Patterson has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Early years

At Evans High School in Orlando, Patterson was All-State, All-Central Florida, All-Metro, All-Region and All-County as a defensive back.

College career

Southeast Missouri State

Patterson then started as a true freshman at Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. He earned second-team All-OVC honors at cornerback in 2002 as a sophomore. In 2003, he led the Ohio Valley Conference in interceptions (six) and pass breakups (12), and also had three forced fumbles. Patterson earned first team OVC that year, as well as making two NCAA Division I-AA All-American teams (The Sports Network and the Associated Press). He was a 2004 Lindy's preseason All-American Team and a first Team All-SIAC pick. He returned two blocked field goals for touchdowns and one blocked PAT attempt for two points. His team won ten games and lost two and played in the 2004 Pioneer Bowl.

Tuskegee

Patterson then transferred to Tuskegee University from Southeast Missouri State.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Patterson signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad on October 4, 2005.

Minnesota Vikings

Patterson was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006.

Kansas City Chiefs

Patterson joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007. He was released by the team on October 30, 2008.

Philadelphia Eagles

Patterson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 7, 2009 after guard Mike McGlynn was placed on injured reserve.

In week 2 of the 2009 season, Patterson suffered a hand fracture that kept him out of the week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He returned in week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cleveland Browns

On August 2, 2011, Patterson signed with the Cleveland Browns.

References

External links

• Philadelphia Eagles bio

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Name	Patterson, Dimitri
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Date of birth	June 18, 1983
Place of birth	Orlando, Florida
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