Former FSU running back Jacques Patrick went undrafted after his final season in Tallahassee. It looks like he could be getting his NFL shot now.
Jacques Patrick came to FSU football as a four-star running back in the 2015 recruiting cycle. Five-star running back Dalvin Cook was already the established starter in Tallahassee, and five-star Cam Akers came to Tallahassee the year after Dalvin Cook left early for the NFL.
Needless to say, Jacques Patrick didn’t get many opportunities to be the featured running back. However, Patrick still had a solid FSU career, totaling 1,790 rushing yards with 17 touchdowns.
He was solid in the passing game too, totaling 47 receptions for 356 yards and one touchdown. A big back, Patrick finally began to come into his own the last two seasons in Tallahassee, punishing would-be tacklers and fighting for extra yards behind a sub-par offensive line.
His heart and determination endeared him to FSU fans. So it was no surprise when I saw all the comments on his Twitter page after it looks like he’ll be signing with the Cincinnati Bengals.
God you are amazing 🙏🏾
— Jacques Patrick (@jacques_patrick) April 16, 2020
My brotha‼️‼️🐅 https://t.co/vKUaFBZBTd
— Auden Tate (@lil_t8te) April 16, 2020
Auden Tate, former FSU teammate and current Cincinnati Bengal wide receiver who was drafted by them in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Patrick has spent the past season in the now-defunct XFL as a member of the Tampa Bay Vipers.
He scored his first professional touchdown just days after the death of his father. Patrick appeared in five games, totaling 60 carries for 254 yards and two touchdowns. He also had five receptions for 49 yards.
Thoughts
This is a great opportunity for Patrick, who turned 23 years old in January. He’s always been a good person, hard worker, and obviously, someone who has persevered through several challenging situations.
Now, we just need the coronavirus to clear up so we can watch him get his opportunity to shine.