James Patterson LB Buffalo | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
James Patterson LB Buffalo
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 24.3 DOB: 12/23/1999 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: MULI-ROLE LB | |
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | |
| Age: 24.3 DOB: 12/23/1999 | |
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| Overall Rating: |
58.4 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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72% |
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| Tackling: |
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49% |
| Pass Rush: |
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65% |
| Run Defense: |
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63% |
| Coverage: |
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52% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#483
Position rank:
#64
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| College Games: 55 College Snaps: 3054 | ||
247 RATING: 78/100
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Ovr Rank:
#2551
College Combine Results
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RIVALS RATING: 5.2 (85%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
James Patterson from St. Vincent Pallotti High School was rated a After high school, Patterson joined Buffalo.In 2018 as a freshman Patterson saw action in 14 games and played a total of 667 snaps at linebacker for the Bulls. He recorded decent 57 tackles, 27 assists, while adding 40 stops. In coverage Patterson notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and a QB rating when targetted of 81.3. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included 2 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Bulls in 2019 Patterson played in 10 games and took part in 413 snaps for the Bulls. He recorded 28 tackles, 14 assists, while adding 19 stops. In coverage Patterson made no pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 86.0. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 6 total pressures, and 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack during the year.
In 2020 as a junior Patterson played in 7 games and contributed on 422 snaps. He recorded 46 tackles, 16 assists while making 25 stops. In coverage Patterson chalked up no pass breakups, one interception, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 54.5. As a pass rusher, he produced 5 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks on the year.
In 2021 as a senior Patterson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 781 snaps for the Bulls. He also added decent 87 tackles, 25 assists, and 59 stops. While in coverage Patterson made no pass breakups, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 75.6. As a pass rusher, he tallied 16 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 5 sacks on the season.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Patterson logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 771 snaps for the Bulls. He also added decent 88 tackles, 21 assists, and 55 stops. While in coverage Patterson made one pass breakup, one interception, and a QB rating when targetted of 90.5. As a pass rusher, he tallied 15 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 3 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Combines very good instincts with above-average reaction skills. Almost always finds the ball in traffic.
- Patterson shows good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
- Adequate straight-line speed to get to the edge. Gains good depth on his pass drops.
- Tougher between the tackles than many expect. Fluid and quick drop into zone, covers enough ground to be Tampa-2 "MIKE" and knows where the markers are.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
- Being under six feet without the speed to transition outside, Patterson has to scratch out a role in the 4-3 as an undersized producer. His instincts, burst and reliable open-field tackling give him a chance to do precisely that.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Patterson doesn’t play with the functional strength and physicality to fight through blocks; he’ll need to be covered up in order to maximize his playmaking.
- He’s not a guy who can be put on the edge every down and be expected to consistently create pressure.
- As a pass rusher, Patterson needs the scheme to create deception and confusion to give him a free run.
James Patterson percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate James Patterson (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
519.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
77.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.