A 7th-round pick (215th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Delaware; Duke, Ben Patrick has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2010 with ARI, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His efficiency stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 45 catches for 446 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 264#
College
Delaware; Duke
Draft
Rd 7, 215th overall (2007)
Seasons
2007–2010
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology78th percentile among TEs · limited sample
8 games · 16 targets
2009 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed52▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst39▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility43▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size48▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands83▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat69▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability21▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share22▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share33▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency90▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume47▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Ben Patrick has played in 29 regular-season games, all with ARI.
As a receiver he has caught 45 passes for 446 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with ARI: 146 yards and 2 touchdowns in 8 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game32 on 2 catches vs DET, 2009 Week 15
2009 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 25 13/g | 1 |
| Away | 6 | 9 1.5/g | 121 20/g | 1 |
| In division | 2 | 2 1.0/g | 37 19/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 6 | 10 1.7/g | 109 18/g | 2 |
| In wins | 6 | 9 1.5/g | 105 18/g | 1 |
| In losses | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 41 21/g | 1 |
| On grass | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 63 16/g | 2 |
| On turf | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 83 21/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 84 21/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 62 16/g | 1 |
2009 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | GB | 3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 6 | SEA | 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 46.8 |
| Week 7 | NYG | 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 45.6 |
| Week 8 | CAR | 2 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD | 55.7 |
| Week 9 | CHI | 2 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 11 | LAR | 1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 54.7 |
| Week 12 | TEN | 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 54.2 |
| Week 13 | MIN | 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 45.5 |
| Week 15 | DET | 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
Ben Patrick — common questions
- What position does Ben Patrick play?
- Ben Patrick is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Ben Patrick played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ben Patrick has played for ARI (2007–2010).
- Where did Ben Patrick go to college?
- Ben Patrick played college football at Delaware; Duke.
- When was Ben Patrick drafted?
- Ben Patrick was selected in round 7, 215th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Ben Patrick scored?
- Ben Patrick has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
- What is Ben Patrick's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Ben Patrick rated 45.2 for 2010, the 44th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Derek AndersonQB · 2010
- Larry FitzgeraldWR · 2010
- Tim HightowerRB · 2010
- Steve BreastonWR · 2010
- John SkeltonQB · 2010
- Chris WellsRB · 2010
- Max HallQB · 2010
- Andre RobertsWR · 2010
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- Tyler ThigpenQB · pick 217
- Zac DilesLB · pick 218
- Kelvin SmithLB · pick 219
- Marvin MitchellOLB · pick 220
- Trumaine McBrideCB · pick 221
- Derek SchoumanTE · pick 222
- Michael OttoOT · pick 223