NFL Records
Ricky Patton is a running back who played college football at Jackson State University, Michigan, Ferris State. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 10th round (257th overall pick) of the 1978 NFL Draft.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 10
Pick
257th overall
Team
Position
Draft Class Context
Ricky Patton was the 31st of 33 RBs selected in the 1978 draft. The 257th overall pick has been used 15 times in draft history. Jackson State University had 4 players drafted in 1978, among them Louis Bullard and Charles Williams. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.