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
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology87th percentile among WRs
16 games · 67 targets
2009 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
Hands37▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat18▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability97▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share43▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share45▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency94▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume62▶
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
2009 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 16 2.0/g | 236 30/g | 4 |
| Away | 8 | 21 2.6/g | 386 48/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 11 1.8/g | 227 38/g | 2 |
| Out of division | 10 | 26 2.6/g | 395 40/g | 3 |
| In wins | 11 | 25 2.3/g | 495 45/g | 4 |
| In losses | 5 | 12 2.4/g | 127 25/g | 1 |
| On grass | 6 | 18 3.0/g | 337 56/g | 1 |
| On turf | 10 | 19 1.9/g | 285 29/g | 4 |
| Indoors | 6 | 14 2.3/g | 226 38/g | 3 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 23 2.3/g | 396 40/g | 2 |
2009 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | PHI | 3 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Postseason | MIN | 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | TB | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 135 yds, 1 TD | 86.5 |
| Week 2 | NYG | 20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD | 9.5 |
| Week 3 | CAR | 14 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | 63.5 |
| Week 4 | DEN | 3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 33.2 |
| Week 5 | KC | 4 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | 56.3 |
| Week 7 | ATL | 2 rec, 9 yds, 1 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 8 | SEA | -11 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD | 60.6 |
| Week 9 | PHI | 2 rec, 74 yds, 0 TD | 58.2 |
| Week 10 | GB | 4 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD | 66.9 |
| Week 11 | WAS | 1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 12 | LV | — | 38.5 |
| Week 13 | NYG | 2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 53.9 |
| Week 14 | LAC | 2 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD | 67.8 |
| Week 15 | NO | 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD | 53.2 |
| Week 16 | WAS | 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 45.8 |
| Week 17 | PHI | 4 rec, 99 yds, 1 TD | 76.1 |
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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- Randy McMichaelTE · 2011
Drafted in round 7, 2004
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- Ryon BinghamDT · pick 204
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- Mark JonesWR · pick 206
- Dylan McFarlandOT · pick 207
- Adimchinobe EchemanduRB · pick 208
- Shane OliveaOT · pick 209
- Raheem OrrDE · pick 210