Summary

Tim Patrick went undrafted in the 2017 Class out of University of Utah. At Utah, Patrick was a productive big receiver with over 1,000 receiving yards and double‑digit touchdowns in his collegiate career. He went on to become a productive starter in the league, especially with the Denver Broncos, where he posted back‑to‑back seasons of 50+ catches for 730+ yards and 5–6 touchdowns in 2020 and 2021, earning a three‑year, $34.5 million extension based on that production. After overcoming serious injuries (ACL and torn Achilles) that sidelined him in 2022 and 2023, Patrick rebounded with the Detroit Lions in 2024, catching 33 passes for 394 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2025 he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars to provide size and veteran presence in the receiving corps. Overall in his career through 2025, Patrick has tallied ~2,500+ receiving yards and 17+ touchdowns across 80+ games. Known for his professionalism, resiliency, and character, he has earned respect as a dependable veteran teammate and red‑zone contributor.

Strengths

• Size and Catch Radius: At 6’5” and ~210 lbs, Patrick provides a tall, large‑target option on the perimeter and in the red zone, making him a natural fit for contested catches and jump balls.

• Contested Catch Ability: Excels in using body control and length to win 50‑50 throws, particularly downfield and in scoring situations. Patrick is historically productive as a touchdown scorer, especially when targeted inside the 20‑yard line

• Physicality as a Blocker: Willing and capable blocker in the run game, helping perimeter schemes and supporting ball carriers.

• Veteran Experience: Showcasing resiliency to overcome two major lower body injuries, Patrick’s eight NFL seasons and multiple offensive systems give him route savvy, situational awareness, and professionalism in preparation and execution.

Weaknesses

• Early‑Down Separation: Despite testing well coming out of Utah, Patrick’s injuries and age has dwindled his elite burst and separation speed relative to premier NFL perimeter threats.

• Injury History: Significant injury history (ACL and Achilles tears) raises durability questions and impacts snap availability.

• Target Volume Ceiling: Due to his movement to multiple teams, Patrick sees fluctuating target shares depending on quarterback play and offensive scheme, limiting consistency as a primary option.

• Age Considerations: At 32 entering the 2025 season, his athletic peak is likely behind him, which could affect long‑term role stability and explosiveness.

Outlook

Patrick projects as a veteran “X” boundary receiver and red‑zone weapon in offenses that value size, contested catch ability, and situational reliability. While he may not be the first‑or‑second option in a pass‑heavy scheme oriented toward explosive separation, his skill set fits well in vertical stretch concepts, red‑zone packages, and formations that emphasize contested targets and physical matchups. In Jacksonville’s offense, he provides a tall complementary piece alongside faster or more versatile receivers, giving quarterbacks a dependable downfield check‑down and a size advantage against smaller defensive backs. If he can stay healthy and carve out defined roles on early downs and in scoring situations, Patrick can continue to contribute as a valuable veteran depth piece and perimeter screen blocker, particularly in teams seeking experienced leadership and reliability in clutch moments. His professionalism and work ethic also position him as a positive influence in the locker room and on younger players learning the nuances of route concepts and perimeter blocking.