Riley Patterson Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 196 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.7
- Pos rank
- K28
- Rostered
- —
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Riley Patterson Bio
Riley Patterson is a kicker for the Miami Dolphins, where he wears No. 47. Born September 7, 1999, in Edwardsville, IL, he attended Edwardsville and played college football at Memphis.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2021. He was traded to the Detroit Lions on May 25, 2023. Since then, Patterson played for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2022), returned to the Detroit Lions in 2023, played for the Cleveland Browns (2023) and New York Jets (2024), returned to the Cleveland Browns in 2024, played for the Atlanta Falcons (2024) and joined the Miami Dolphins in 2025.
In 62 regular-season games since 2021, he has made 95 of 110 field goals.
Career Timeline
8 stops with 6 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Miami Dolphins Current team2025–present
Atlanta Falcons2024
Cleveland Browns2024, second stint
New York Jets2024
Cleveland Browns2023
Detroit Lions2023, second stint
Acquired in a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 25, 2023.
Jacksonville Jaguars2022
Detroit Lions2021
College: Memphis
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Miami Dolphins; his first game with them was Week 2.
- JoinedJoined the Atlanta Falcons; his first game with them was Week 16.
- JoinedReturned to the Cleveland Browns; his first game with them was Week 15.
- JoinedJoined the New York Jets; his first game with them was Week 9.
- JoinedJoined the Cleveland Browns; his first game with them was Week 17.
- TradedTraded by the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Detroit Lions for a 2026 seventh-round pick (conditional).
- JoinedJoined the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
All Riley Patterson stats & analysis
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About Riley Patterson: Bio FAQ
How old is Riley Patterson?
Riley Patterson is 27 years old. He was born on September 7, 1999. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Riley Patterson?
Riley Patterson is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 196 pounds, and plays kicker for the Miami Dolphins.
How much does Riley Patterson weigh?
Riley Patterson weighs 196 pounds, his listed weight on the Miami Dolphins roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Riley Patterson wear?
Riley Patterson wears number 47 for the Miami Dolphins. He plays kicker.
What position does Riley Patterson play?
Riley Patterson plays kicker for the Miami Dolphins, wearing number 47. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Riley Patterson play for?
Riley Patterson plays for the Miami Dolphins as a kicker. He has been with the Dolphins since 2025.
Where did Riley Patterson go to college?
Riley Patterson played college football at Memphis, after attending Edwardsville (IL).
Where is Riley Patterson from?
Riley Patterson went to high school in Illinois, at Edwardsville, before playing college football at Memphis.
When is Riley Patterson's birthday?
Riley Patterson's birthday is September 7. He was born on September 7, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Riley Patterson been in the NFL?
2026 is Riley Patterson's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021. View his career statistics.
What teams has Riley Patterson played for?
Riley Patterson has played for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins. View his career statistics.
What year did Riley Patterson enter the NFL?
Riley Patterson entered the NFL in 2021. 2026 is his 6th season.