Patrick Crayton came into the league as a 7th-round selection (216th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Northwestern Oklahoma State University; Tyler JC. His most recent season came in 2011 with LAC, capping a 8-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 85.9 ScoutIndex Rating, the 97th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 247 catches for 3,650 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 205#
College
Northwestern Oklahoma State University; Tyler JC
Draft
Rd 7, 216th overall (2004)
Seasons
2004–2011
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology40th percentile among WRs · limited sample
6 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).
Size54▶
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
Patrick Crayton has appeared in 99 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DAL (2004–2009), LAC (2010–2011).
He has rushed for 39 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 247 passes for 3,650 yards and 25 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with DAL: 697 yards and 7 touchdowns in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2010: a 85.9, in the 97th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game20 vs NYG, 2009 Week 2
- Most receiving yards in a game184 on 7 catches, 2 TD vs LAR, 2007 Week 4
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 90 30/g | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 7 2.3/g | 72 24/g | 0 |
| In division | 3 | 9 3.0/g | 118 39/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 44 15/g | 0 |
| In wins | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 84 28/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 9 3.0/g | 78 26/g | 0 |
| On turf | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 162 27/g | 1 |
| Outdoors | 6 | 12 2.0/g | 162 27/g | 1 |
2004 game log
Patrick Crayton — common questions
- What position does Patrick Crayton play?
- Patrick Crayton is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Patrick Crayton played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Patrick Crayton has played for DAL (2004–2009), LAC (2010–2011).
- Where did Patrick Crayton go to college?
- Patrick Crayton played college football at Northwestern Oklahoma State University; Tyler JC.
- When was Patrick Crayton drafted?
- Patrick Crayton was selected in round 7, 216th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Patrick Crayton scored?
- Patrick Crayton has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (25 receiving).
- What is Patrick Crayton's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Patrick Crayton rated 44.6 for 2011, the 39th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Philip RiversQB · 2011
- Ryan MathewsRB · 2011
- Vincent JacksonWR · 2011
- Mike TolbertFB · 2011
- Malcom FloydWR · 2011
- Antonio GatesTE · 2011
- Vincent BrownWR · 2011
- Randy McMichaelTE · 2011
Drafted in round 7, 2004
- John NavarreQB · pick 202
- Ryon BinghamDT · pick 204
- Nate JonesFS · pick 205
- Mark JonesWR · pick 206
- Dylan McFarlandOT · pick 207
- Adimchinobe EchemanduRB · pick 208
- Shane OliveaOT · pick 209
- Raheem OrrDE · pick 210