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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology86th percentile among WRs · limited sample
15 games · 0 targets
2004 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).
Size16▶
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 Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
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
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 23 2.9/g | 415 52/g | 5 |
| Away | 7 | 21 3.0/g | 385 55/g | 2 |
| In division | 5 | 16 3.2/g | 257 51/g | 3 |
| Out of division | 10 | 28 2.8/g | 543 54/g | 4 |
| In wins | 13 | 36 2.8/g | 721 55/g | 7 |
| In losses | 2 | 8 4.0/g | 79 40/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 33 2.8/g | 614 51/g | 6 |
| On turf | 3 | 11 3.7/g | 186 62/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 1 | 2 2.0/g | 34 34/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 42 3.0/g | 766 55/g | 7 |
2004 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | IND | 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | PIT | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | IND | 4 rec, 86 yds, 1 TD | 76.8 |
| Week 2 | ARI | 2 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 47 |
| Week 4 | BUF | 5 rec, 113 yds, 1 TD | 84.6 |
| Week 5 | MIA | 1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 48.7 |
| Week 6 | SEA | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD | 64.4 |
| Week 7 | NYJ | 3 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD | 56.4 |
| Week 8 | PIT | 4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 9 | LAR | 2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 47.9 |
| Week 10 | BUF | 3 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD | 61.1 |
| Week 11 | KC | 1 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 12 | BAL | 1 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 13 | CLE | 3 rec, 74 yds, 1 TD | 77.8 |
| Week 14 | CIN | 5 rec, 107 yds, 1 TD | 75.3 |
| Week 15 | MIA | 4 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 52.6 |
| Week 17 | SF | 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 44.1 |
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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