Cordarrelle Patterson, nicknamed “Flash”, is an American football player for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. A versatile utility player, he plays running back, wide receiver, return specialist, and occasionally on defense.
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Patterson attended Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where he played football, and basketball, and ran track.
Patterson was also a three-year letterman in track & field at Northwestern High School. He spent part of 2009 beginning a post-graduate year at North Carolina Tech Preparatory Christian Academy, but did not play football, and left before the spring to enroll at Hutchinson Community College.
Patterson was a highly touted recruit in 2012 coming out of Hutchinson Community College. Rated as a 5-star prospect by 247Sports.com and the top JUCO player in the country.
He received scholarship offers from upper-tier Division I programs. Patterson ultimately chose to attend the University of Tennessee over LSU, Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss, and others.
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In 2016, Patterson struggled as a receiver but remained a successful kick returner. He was named to his second Pro Bowl and second First-team All-Pro, both as a returner.
On March 13, 2019, Patterson signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Chicago Bears.
On March 22, 2022, Patterson re-signed with the Falcons for a two-year, $10.5 million contract. He started the 2022 season with 22 carries for 120 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a 27–26 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
How Valuable Is Cordarrelle Patterson?
Cordarrelle Patterson’s trade value on the open market is 15.18 which ranks him 28th among running backs and 71st overall. His maximum trade value within the past 60 days is 22.61.
How Do You Pronounce Cordarrelle?
Cordarrelle is pronounced Cor·dar·relle.
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