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. YAC Ability is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. 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
2007 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology76th percentile among WRs · limited sample
15 games · 0 targets
2007 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).
Size49▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands51▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability97▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share83▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency51▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume49▶
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
2007 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 24 3.4/g | 412 59/g | 5 |
| Away | 8 | 26 3.3/g | 285 36/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 14 2.3/g | 195 33/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 9 | 36 4.0/g | 502 56/g | 6 |
| In wins | 12 | 41 3.4/g | 589 49/g | 6 |
| In losses | 3 | 9 3.0/g | 108 36/g | 1 |
| On grass | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 100 20/g | 0 |
| On turf | 10 | 38 3.8/g | 597 60/g | 7 |
| Indoors | 1 | 3 3.0/g | 46 46/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 47 3.4/g | 651 47/g | 7 |
2007 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | NYG | 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | NYG | 3 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD | 57 |
| Week 2 | MIA | — | 37 |
| Week 3 | CHI | 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 4 | LAR | 7 rec, 184 yds, 2 TD | 99 |
| Week 5 | BUF | 6 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD | 79 |
| Week 6 | NE | 5 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 7 | MIN | 2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 7.2 |
| Week 9 | PHI | — | 37 |
| Week 10 | NYG | 5 rec, 66 yds, 1 TD | 76.6 |
| Week 11 | WAS | 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 45 |
| Week 13 | GB | 3 rec, 42 yds, 2 TD | 72.3 |
| Week 14 | DET | 3 rec, 46 yds, 0 TD | 50.9 |
| Week 15 | PHI | 2 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 50.8 |
| Week 16 | CAR | 7 rec, 65 yds, 0 TD | 58.6 |
| Week 17 | WAS | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 30.9 |
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.
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