Allen Patrick
American football player (born 1984)
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Roland Allen Patrick III (born February 15, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Oklahoma.
Conway, South Carolina, U.S.
Patrick with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2006 | |
| Profile | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 15, 1984 Conway, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Conway |
| College | Oklahoma |
| NFL draft | 2008: 7th round, 240th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Patrick was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and St. Louis Rams.
Early life
Patrick attended Conway High School in Conway, South Carolina where he played running back, defensive back, and kick returner.
College career
Independence Community College
Following high school, Patrick played for Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas. He played safety.
Oklahoma
Patrick then transferred to the University of Oklahoma and made the switch to running back. During the 2006 season, he was thrust into the starting lineup when starting tailback Adrian Peterson was lost for the season with a broken collarbone. He gained 761 yards on 169 carries in 2006, with a 4.5 yard-per-carry average and 4 touchdowns. In 2007, with Peterson gone to the NFL, Patrick gained 1,009 yards on 173 attempts and scored 8 touchdowns. Patrick finished his career with 1,906 total rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.
Statistics
Post career
On July 1, 2023, Patrick was arrested and was charged with felony kidnapping of an adult, false imprisonment and aggravated battery.[2]
