Joe Patton was drafted No. 97 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Alabama A&M. 61 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 253rd at Alabama A&M
The pick
How Joe Patton came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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Alabama A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 253rd among Alabama A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 25100% of career value
- Final season
- 19984 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Patton.
NC State
Tulsa
South Carolina
Oregon State
Alabama A&M in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Alabama A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Patton in the 1994 NFL Draft
Joe Patton is a Offensive tackle out of Alabama A&M selected No. 97 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1994 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Alabama A&M has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Joe Patton drafted?
Joe Patton was selected No. 97 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/joe-patton.
What college did Joe Patton play for?
Joe Patton played college football at Alabama A&M in the SWAC. See every Alabama A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-a-m-bulldogs.
How did Joe Patton's NFL career turn out?
61 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/joe-patton.