Dimitri Patterson

Dimitri Jonthiel Patterson (born June 18, 1983) is an American football cornerback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Tuskegee.

Patterson has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns.

Early years
At Evans High School in Orlando, Patterson was All-State, All-Central Florida, All-Metro, All-Region and All-County as a defensive back.

Southeast Missouri State
Patterson then started as a true freshman at Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. He earned second-team All-OVC honors at cornerback in 2002 as a sophomore. In 2003, he led the Ohio Valley Conference in interceptions (six) and pass breakups (12), and also had three forced fumbles. Patterson earned first team OVC that year, as well as making two NCAA Division I-AA All-American teams (The Sports Network and the Associated Press). He was a 2004 Lindy's preseason All-American Team and a first Team All-SIAC pick. He returned two blocked field goals for touchdowns and one blocked PAT attempt for two points. His team won ten games and lost two and played in the 2004 Pioneer Bowl.

Tuskegee
Patterson then transferred to Tuskegee University from Southeast Missouri State.

Washington Redskins
Patterson signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad on October 4, 2005.

Minnesota Vikings
Patterson was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2006.

Kansas City Chiefs
Patterson joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007. He was released by the team on October 30, 2008.

Philadelphia Eagles
Patterson was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on January 7, 2009 after guard Mike McGlynn was placed on injured reserve.

In week 2 of the 2009 season, Patterson suffered a hand fracture that kept him out of the week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He returned in week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cleveland Browns
On August 2, 2011, Patterson signed with the Cleveland Browns. Patterson had success for the Browns as a nickel corner back which prompted the Browns to resign him to a multi-year contract. On December 17th 2012, the Cleveland Browns released him.