Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Riley Patterson was born September 7, 1999, in Edwardsville, Illinois. He is a kicker in the NFL.

Patterson played 41 games at Memphis scoring 351 points. He participated in the 2021 Senior Bowl, making two of two field goal attempts and three extra point attempts.

Patterson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2021. He was waived/injured on August 16 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on August 25 with an injury settlement.

On November 16, 2021, Patterson was signed by the Detroit Lions off the Patriots practice squad. Patterson made two extra points in his NFL debut against the Chicago Bears. Patterson made his first field goal against the Minnesota Vikings on December 5, 2021. In Week 15, Patterson converted all three field goals and all three extra points in a 30–12 win over the Arizona Cardinals, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Following his announced release from Jacksonville on May 25, 2023, Patterson was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick.