Jaret Patterson
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Officially headed for draft
Patterson (knee) announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he will forgo his remaining eligibility at Buffalo to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.
ANALYSIS
Despite sitting out Buffalo's Camellia Bowl win over Marshall on Christmas Day due to a knee issue, Patterson still managed to clear 1,000 rushing yards while scoring 19 touchdowns in just six games during the regular season. Rather than feasting on Mid-American Conference competition for another two years, the 5-foot-9, 195-pound back will take his talents to the next level. Though Patterson is a skilled runner, he didn't contribute much in the passing game during his time at Buffalo, which could lower his stock in the eyes of some scouts.
Despite sitting out Buffalo's Camellia Bowl win over Marshall on Christmas Day due to a knee issue, Patterson still managed to clear 1,000 rushing yards while scoring 19 touchdowns in just six games during the regular season. Rather than feasting on Mid-American Conference competition for another two years, the 5-foot-9, 195-pound back will take his talents to the next level. Though Patterson is a skilled runner, he didn't contribute much in the passing game during his time at Buffalo, which could lower his stock in the eyes of some scouts.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2019
Few players are the engine of their offense like Patterson is for Buffalo. The Bulls ran it 68.9 percent of the time in 2019 -- the most of any non-option offense -- and Patterson was loaded up with 47 percent of those carries (280 total in the regular season). He’s back to do it again in 2020 and even though Kevin Marks is a capable complement to him, Patterson is still the focal point for Buffalo. No player averaged more yards per game against conference opponents than Patterson in 2019 (157.88) and he racked up 14 rushing scores in those eight games. The one knock to his game is a lack of passing-game production, but when Patterson’s rushing volume is this high and consistent, he remains a Top 5 running back regardless of league format.
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Won't play in bowl game
Patterson (knee) is not in uniform for the Camellia Bowl and will not play, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
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Not likely to have big workload
Patterson (knee) is unlikely to see much playing time during the Camellia Bowl, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports.
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Plans on playing Friday
Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold said that he anticipates Patterson (knee) playing Friday in the Bulls' Camellia Bowl game against Marshall, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.
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Struggles in MAC title game
Patterson (right knee) had 18 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown against Ball State in the MAC title game on Friday night.
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Leaves MAC title game with injury
Patterson (right leg) was injured in the third quarter of Friday night's MAC title game against Ball State, according to Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News.
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