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2003 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 45 · #259 overall

Elton Patterson UCF Draft

Elton Patterson was drafted No. 259 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft out of UCF. 8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#259
Round
7
Draft class
2003
NFL games
8
Career AV
136th at UCF

The pick

How Elton Patterson came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

Cincinnati Bengals

Rd 7, Pick 45 · #259 overall · AFC North

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Defensive end DE
College
UCF Mid-American at the draft
Measurables
270 lbs
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
8
Career approximate value
136th among UCF picks
Final season
20041 years after the draft

Around pick 259

Who came off the board on either side of Elton Patterson.

#257 Steve Josue LB · GB Carson Newman #258 Antwoine Sanders DB · BAL Utah #260 Travis Anglin WR · DET Memphis #261 Bryan Anderson G · CHI Pittsburgh

UCF in the 2003 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#120 Asante Samuel DB · NE UCF · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #167 Doug Gabriel WR · LV UCF #250 Mike Mabry C · BAL UCF

Other DE picks from UCF

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#72 Greg Jefferson DE · PHI · 1995 UCF #211 Bruce Miller DE · SF · 2011 UCF #23 Malachi Lawrence DE · DAL · 2026 UCF

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Elton Patterson in the 2003 NFL Draft

Elton Patterson is a Defensive end out of UCF selected No. 259 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Elton Patterson drafted?

Elton Patterson was selected No. 259 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 45). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/elton-patterson.

What college did Elton Patterson play for?

Elton Patterson played college football at UCF in the Mid-American. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.

How did Elton Patterson's NFL career turn out?

8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/elton-patterson.