Tim Patrick
From undrafted free agent to Jets wide receiver, Tim Patrick's journey includes stints with the Ravens, 49ers, Broncos, Lions, and Jaguars.
Timothy Mychael Patrick (born November 23, 1993) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes before being signed by the Denver Broncos in 2017. Patrick has also played for the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Quick Facts
- Current team
- New York Jets
- Position
- Wide receiver
- Born
- 23 November 1993
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California, U.S.
- High school
- University City (San Diego)
- College
- Grossmont (2011–2013), Utah (2014–2016)
Lore & Background
Patrick was born in San Diego, California, to Marsi Lovett and Tim Patrick. He attended University City High School in San Diego, where he played high school football for the Centurions. He grew up in a single parent home with his mother, older brother and younger sister. Prior to the University of Utah, he attended and played for Grossmont College in El Cajon, California. In his 2013 season with the Griffins, he caught for 964 yards and eight touchdowns, earning All-PCAC honors. During his three seasons at Utah, he appeared in 22 games, finishing with 61 catches for 888 yards with five touchdowns total. He missed 17 games due to injuries during his time there. In 2016, Patrick led the team with 45 receptions, 711 receiving yards, and five touchdown receptions.
Reader's Guide
Patrick signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017, but was waived on July 30. He was claimed by the San Francisco 49ers on July 31, 2017, and waived on September 1. On October 21, 2017, he was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad, released on November 8, and re-signed on November 15. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Broncos on January 1, 2018. In the Broncos' Week 2 victory over the Oakland Raiders, Patrick recorded a 26-yard reception for his first professional reception. In a Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, he scored his first professional receiving touchdown on a 24-yard reception. In the 2018 season, he had 23 receptions for 315 yards and a touchdown. On September 11, 2019, he was placed on injured reserve after suffering a broken hand in Week 1. He was designated for return from injured reserve on October 30, and began practicing again. On November 15, 2019, the Broncos activated him off injured reserve. In the 2019 season, he appeared in eight games and totaled 16 receptions for 218 receiving yards. He signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Broncos on April 18, 2020. In Week 4 of the 2020 season against the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, he recorded a career-high six receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in a 37–28 victory. In Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders, Patrick was ejected from the game after he punched Raiders' safety Johnathan Abram. In Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins, he recorded five catches for 119 yards, including a 61-yard catch on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to secure a 20–13 win. In Week 13 against the Chiefs, he had four receptions for 44 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 22–16 loss. He appeared in and started 15 games for the Broncos in 2020, finishing with 51 receptions for 742 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns. The Broncos placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Patrick on March 16, 2021. He signed the one-year contract on May 18. On November 20, 2021, he signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with the Broncos. In the 2021 season, he appeared in 16 games, all starts, finishing with 53 receptions for 734 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. On August 2, 2022, he suffered a torn ACL during practice, ending his season.
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