Elton G. Patterson[1] (born June 3, 1981) is an American former professional football defensive end.
Patterson was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Berlin Thunder, Orlando Predators, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Patterson played high school football at James S. Rickards High School in Tallahassee, Florida as a defensive end and offensive guard, earning first-team All-State honors his senior year.
[2] Patterson was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round, with the 259th overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft.
Patterson was promoted to the active roster on September 23 and played in two games for the Bengals that season, recording one solo tackle.
[6] Patterson was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' active roster off of the Bengals' practice squad on October 15, 2004.