Mike Patterson was drafted No. 31 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC. 147 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value

2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall

Mike Patterson USC Draft

Mike Patterson was drafted No. 31 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC. 147 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value

Overall pick
#31
Round
1
Draft class
2005
NFL games
147
Years as starter
6
Career AV
4838th at USC

The pick

How Mike Patterson came off the board in 2005.

Drafted by

Philadelphia Eagles

Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall · NFC East

Full 2005 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
Measurables
6'0" · 292 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 51 prospect85.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

147 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value

Games played
147
Seasons as a starter
6
Career approximate value
4838th among USC picks
AV with the drafting club
4492% of career value
Final season
20149 years after the draft

Around pick 31

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

USC in the 2005 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DT picks from USC

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

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Mike Patterson in the 2005 NFL Draft

Mike Patterson is a Defensive tackle out of USC selected No. 31 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.

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 Mike Patterson drafted?

Mike Patterson was selected No. 31 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/mike-patterson.

What college did Mike Patterson play for?

Mike Patterson played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.

How did Mike Patterson's NFL career turn out?

147 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/mike-patterson.