David Patten is an NFL WR. He last played in 2008 with NO, a career spanning 12 NFL seasons. His 47.2 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 55th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 300 catches for 4,370 yards and 21 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 190#
College
Western Carolina
Draft
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Seasons
1997–2008
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology39th percentile among WRs · limited sample
5 games · 0 targets
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size15▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share58▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share58▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume49▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 10 NFL seasons on file, David Patten has played in 110 regular-season games, playing for 5 teams: NYG (1999), CLE (2000), NE (2001–2004), WAS (2005–2006), NO (2007–2008).
As a passer he has thrown for 60 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 interception. He has rushed for 104 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 300 passes for 4,370 yards and 21 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2002 with NE: 824 yards and 5 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 53.5, in the 70th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most passing yards in a game60, 1 TD vs IND, 2001 Week 6
- Most rushing yards in a game29, 1 TD vs IND, 2001 Week 6
- Most receiving yards in a game122 on 9 catches, 1 TD vs ATL, 2007 Week 14
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 88 29/g | 0 |
| Away | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 52 26/g | 0 |
| In division | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 68 34/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 3 | 6 2.0/g | 72 24/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 92 23/g | 0 |
| In losses | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 48 48/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 7 1.8/g | 92 23/g | 0 |
| On turf | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 48 48/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 5 | 9 1.8/g | 140 28/g | 0 |
2003 game log
David Patten — common questions
- What position does David Patten play?
- David Patten is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has David Patten played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), David Patten has played for NYG (1999), CLE (2000), NE (2001–2004), WAS (2005–2006), NO (2007–2008).
- Where did David Patten go to college?
- David Patten played college football at Western Carolina.
- How many touchdowns has David Patten scored?
- David Patten has 23 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 1 rushing, 21 receiving).
- What is David Patten's ScoutIndex Rating?
- David Patten rated 44.9 for 2008, the 47th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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