Gary Patton was drafted No. 172 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Gary Patton came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1988 classAround pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Patton.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Patton in the 1988 NFL Draft
Gary Patton is a Running back out of Eastern Michigan selected No. 172 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Eastern Michigan has produced 13 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gary Patton drafted?
Gary Patton was selected No. 172 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/gary-patton.
What college did Gary Patton play for?
Gary Patton played college football at Eastern Michigan in the MAC. See every Eastern Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-michigan-eagles.
How did Gary Patton's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/gary-patton.