Shawn Patterson (American football)

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Shawn Patterson
No. 96
Position:
Oahu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:267 lb (121 kg)
Career information
High school:McClintock (Arizona)
College:Arizona State
NFL draft:1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played (started):48 (13)
Sacks:11
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kenneth Shawn Patterson (born June 13, 1964) is an American former professional

Oahu, Hawaii, and after moving to Arizona, graduated from McClintock High School.[1] Patterson then played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils as a "standout defensive lineman".[2] He recorded three sacks his senior year at Arizona State University.[3]

Patterson was selected by the Packers in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played in 48 games for the Packers over six seasons, recording 11 sacks and 1 interception.[1] He became an immediate starter his rookie year after injuries to other Packers' players.[3] His only interception occurred in a 1990 game against the Minnesota Vikings; he tipped the ball, caught it and then returned it for a touchdown.[4] Patterson retired after the 1993 NFL season due to bad knees. After his football career, he became a home builder in Arizona. In 2006, Patterson, who has been a lifelong hunting enthusiast, made news for successfully shooting with a bow and arrow a record sized bull elk in Northern Arizona.[5] Patterson's son, Kyle, played college football for the United States Air Force Academy.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Shawn Patterson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^
    Arizona Republic. Archived
    from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
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  5. ^ Burkhead, Lynn (January 12, 2006). "Ex-NFL player tackles world-record wapiti". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
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