Jarrett Patterson
Jarrett Patterson is an American professional football center for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He played college football for the Notre Dame [Fighting Irish football|Notre Dame Fighting Irish].
Early life
Patterson was born in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Laguna Hills, California and attended Mission Viejo High School. He committed to play football at Notre Dame.
College career
In Patterson's collegiate career he played in 48 games, playing 3,099 snaps. In his career he never allowed a sack and only allowed 5 quarterback hits. His best season occurred in 2021 where he played in all 13 games, totalling 918 snaps, 11 quarterback hurries, 1 quarterback hit and no sacks, In 2020 he was named third team all-Atlantic Coast Conference.
Patterson was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round, 201st overall, of the 2023 [NFL draft]. He was named the Texans starting center to start his rookie season in 2023. He suffered a fractured fibula in Week 8 and was placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2023.