25 Facts About Dimitri Patterson

Dimitri Jonthiel Patterson was born on June 18,1983 and is an American former professional football cornerback.

Dimitri Patterson was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2005.

Dimitri Patterson played college football at Tuskegee and Southeast Missouri State University.

At Evans High School in Orlando, Florida, Dimitri Patterson was All-State, All-Central Florida, All-Metro, All-Region and All-County, and a Prep Star All American as a defensive back.

Dimitri Patterson started 10 games as a true freshman at Southeast Missouri State University in 2001.

Dimitri Patterson earned second-team All-OVC honors at cornerback in 2002 as a sophomore.

Dimitri Patterson earned first-team OVC that year, as well as making two NCAA Division I-AA All-American teams.

Dimitri Patterson was a 2004 Lindy's preseason All-American Team and a first-team All-SIAC pick.

Dimitri Patterson returned two blocked field goals for touchdowns and one blocked PAT attempt for two points.

Dimitri Patterson's team won ten games and lost two and played in the 2004 Pioneer Bowl.

In 2004, Dimitri Patterson transferred to Tuskegee University from Southeast Missouri State.

Dimitri Patterson signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2005.

Dimitri Patterson joined their practice squad on September 5,2005.

Dimitri Patterson was then promoted to the 53 man roster on October 2,2005, but was released two days later and returned to the practice squad.

Dimitri Patterson joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007 grading out as their best special team performer.

Dimitri Patterson was released by the team on October 30,2008.

Dimitri Patterson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 7,2009, after guard Mike McGlynn was placed on injured reserve.

In 2010 Dimitri Patterson had the best season of his career as the teams most productive special teamer through the first 8 weeks leading the Eagles in special team tackles with 10.

Dimitri Patterson was then inserted into the starting lineup against Peyton Manning's Indianapolis Colts at cornerback week 9 replacing Ellis Hobbs.

Dimitri Patterson had success for the Browns in which he played a vital role in Cleveland's secondary being ranked 2nd in the NFL in Pass Defense which prompted the Browns to re-sign him to a multi-year contract.

Dimitri Patterson was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on December 18,2012.

Dimitri Patterson later underwent surgery on his groin at the end of the season.

Dimitri Patterson was released by the Dolphins on the day before free agency began on March 10,2014.

Dimitri Patterson was signed by the New York Jets on April 1,2014.

Dimitri Patterson later gave a statement saying the Jets were properly notified by his agent Drew Rosenhaus.