Natrez Patrick Explained

Natrez Patrick
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:July 9, 1997
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:242
High School:Mays (Atlanta, Georgia)
College:Georgia
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statlabel6:Pass deflections
Pfr:PatrNa00

Natrez Deshun Patrick (born July 9, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for four seasons for the University of Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life

Patrick was born in Atlanta, Georgia. At Benjamin Elijah Mays High School, Patrick was named USA Today All-USA second-team after recording 111 total tackles (27 for loss) during his senior season. He was named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's 2014 All-State Class AAAAA defense and named its 2014 Defensive Player of the Year, as well as the Georgia Sports Writers Association 2014 All-State Class AAAAA first-team and 2014 Defensive Player of the Year. He was named a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, ESPN, Scout.com, and played in the 2015 U.S. Army All American Bowl.

College career

Patrick was a four-year starter at Georgia, an explosive player credited by coaches and teammates alike for his leadership qualities.[1] [2] [3]

He enrolled at UGA on January 1, 2015, after receiving offers from two dozen other Power 5 programs.[4]

Patrick was named a preseason All-SEC honoree by Athlon Sports prior to the 2018 season even after a four-game suspension limited his playing time his junior year.[5]

College statistics

YEARGPSOLOASTTOTTFL-YDSSACKS-YDSINTPDFFFRBLK
2015111210222.5-101-600000
2016102930594.5-151-900000
201791322352.5-50-000000
2018142519444.5-70-001000
Total44798116014.0-372.0-1501000

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Patrick was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams on April 29, 2019.[6]

On September 5, 2020, Patrick was waived by the Rams and signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] [8] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 for the team's week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2020.[10] He was waived on November 10, 2020,[11] and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] He was signed to the active roster on November 28, 2020.[13] On January 7, 2021, Patrick was waived by the Rams.[14]

Denver Broncos

On January 8, 2021, Patrick was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos,[15] but the claim was deferred until after the Super Bowl on February 8.[16] He was waived/injured on June 17, 2021, and placed on injured reserve.[17]

Detroit Lions

On May 16, 2022, Patrick signed with the Detroit Lions.[18] He was waived on July 28, 2022.[19]

Montreal Alouettes

Patrick was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 17, 2023.[20] He was listed as a defensive end by the Alouettes.[21] On June 3, 2023, Patrick was released.[22]

Personal life

Patrick was arrested three times for misdemeanor marijuana possession, resulting in two suspensions. The last one landed him in a treatment facility that caused him to miss UGA's 2018 Rose Bowl and the National Championship Game, despite a "penny-sized" amount of the drug being found in a teammate's car and being claimed by the vehicle's owner.[23] Charges were subsequently dropped.[24]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 11, 2018 . LB Natrez Patrick explains that 'Savage' thing Georgia's defense has going . February 14, 2019 . DawgNation . en-US.
  2. Web site: Hebert . Michael . Natrez Patrick not looking back on mistakes, embracing leadership role . February 14, 2019 . The Red and Black . en.
  3. Web site: Seth . Emerson . Natrez Patrick returns to Bulldogs with focus . February 14, 2019 . ajc . en.
  4. Web site: Natrez Patrick Recruit Interests . February 14, 2019 . 247sports.com.
  5. Web site: Lassan . Steven . 2018-05-22 . SEC Football 2018 All-Conference Team . February 14, 2019 . AthlonSports.com . en.
  6. Web site: April 29, 2019 . Rams agree to terms with 14 undrafted free agents . April 29, 2019 . TheRams.com.
  7. Web site: September 5, 2020 . Rams waive nine players, place Howard on injured reserve and Robinson on reserve/non-football injury list . TheRams.com.
  8. Web site: September 6, 2020 . Rams sign 15 players to practice squad . TheRams.com.
  9. News: Jackson, Stu . September 20, 2020 . Natrez Patrick active; Brian Allen, Tremayne Anchrum Jr., Raymond Calais inactive for Rams at Eagles . TheRams.com . October 5, 2020.
  10. Web site: September 24, 2020 . Rams place LG Joe Noteboom on IR, add Natrez Patrick to active roster . Rams Wire . USA Today.
  11. News: DaSilva . Cameron . November 10, 2020 . Rams waive Natrez Patrick, cut Cohl Cabral from practice squad . USAToday.com . December 17, 2020.
  12. News: DaSilva . Cameron . November 11, 2020 . Rams bring back Natrez Patrick on practice squad . USAToday.com . December 19, 2020.
  13. News: DaSilva . Cameron . November 28, 2020 . Rams make 4 roster moves ahead of 49ers matchup . USAToday.com . January 7, 2021.
  14. News: DaSilva . Cameron . January 7, 2021 . Rams activate Andrew Whitworth from IR, waive Natrez Patrick . USAToday.com . February 16, 2021.
  15. Web site: January 10, 2021 . Broncos will add a linebacker to roster after the Super Bowl . Broncos Wire . USA Today.
  16. News: Williams . Charean . February 8, 2021 . Broncos claim Natrez Patrick off waivers from Rams . NBCSports.com . February 19, 2021.
  17. Web site: DiLalla . Aric . June 17, 2021 . Broncos sign WRs Amara Darboh and De'Mornay Pierson-El . Denver Broncos . June 17, 2021.
  18. Web site: Detroit Lions sign rookie minicamp tryout LB Natrez Patrick, waive Jessie Lemonier. Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. May 16, 2022.
  19. Web site: Natrez Patrick: Heads to waivers. CBSSports.com. July 30, 2022. July 29, 2022.
  20. Web site: Montreal Alouettes sign two, including former NFL defender Natrez PatrickJanuary 17, 2023. 3DownNation.com.
  21. Web site: Natrez Patrick . cfl.ca . 13 August 2024.
  22. Web site: Alouettes release 15 on cutdown day, including QB Mike Glass III . 3DownNation . June 3, 2023.
  23. Web site: Seth . Emerson . Natrez Patrick returns to Bulldogs with focus . February 14, 2019 . myajc . en.
  24. Web site: December 14, 2017 . Pot charge against UGA LB Patrick is dropped . February 14, 2019 . ESPN.com . en.