Patrick Jamel Crayton was born on April 7,1979 and is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Diego Chargers.
16 Facts About Patrick Crayton
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Patrick Crayton accepted a scholarship from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he was a wide receiver in his first three seasons, before switching to quarterback as a senior.
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In 44 games during his Ranger career, Patrick Crayton averaged 19.0 yards-per-catch and scored 17 touchdowns at receiver, rushed for 17 touchdowns, returned 72 punts for a 20.8-yard average and ten touchdowns, returned two kickoffs for scores and passed for 21 touchdowns with eight interceptions.
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Patrick Crayton rushed for a school single-season record 1,476 yards with 13 touchdowns on 173 carries while adding 15 receptions for 331 yards and four scores.
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Patrick Crayton became the first player in NAIA history to score a touchdown passing, receiving, rushing and on kickoff and punt returns in a single season.
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Patrick Crayton was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft.
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Patrick Crayton outperformed Quincy Morgan in preseason, leading to Morgan's release.
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Head Coach Bill Parcells had said that Patrick Crayton possessed the best hands on the team.
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In 2008, Patrick Crayton started seven-of-16 games played and was replaced by Roy Williams in the starting position after he arrived from the Detroit Lions in week 5.
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Patrick Crayton finished with 15 punt returns for 143 yards while sharing that role with Adam "Pacman" Jones.
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Patrick Crayton had 5 touchdowns receptions and scored his first career punt return touchdown in week 7 at Atlanta, which earned him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
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Patrick Crayton followed it up with his second touchdown return in a week later against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Patrick Crayton finished with 36 punt returns for 437 yards and 2 touchdowns with a long of 82 yards which are all career highs.
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On September 3,2010, Patrick Crayton was traded to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a 2011 seventh round draft pick, after his agent requested his release following the team selection of Dez Bryant in the first round.
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Patrick Crayton was declared inactive for the last 6 games, finishing with 28 receptions for 514 yards and 1 touchdown.
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Patrick Crayton recorded 23 receptions for 248 yards and was not re-signed.