Cordarrelle Patterson was drafted No. 29 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 183 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall
Cordarrelle Patterson Tennessee Draft
Cordarrelle Patterson was drafted No. 29 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 183 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
4× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 183
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4231st at Tennessee
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Cordarrelle Patterson came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 216 lbs
- Hometown
- Rock Hill, SC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
183 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 183
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4231st among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1638% of career value
- Final season
- 202411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Cordarrelle Patterson.
Clemson · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Georgia
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Tennessee in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cordarrelle Patterson in the 2013 NFL Draft
Cordarrelle Patterson is a Wide receiver out of Tennessee selected No. 29 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 NFL Draft. 183 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Cordarrelle Patterson drafted?
Cordarrelle Patterson was selected No. 29 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/cordarrelle-patterson.
What college did Cordarrelle Patterson play for?
Cordarrelle Patterson played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Cordarrelle Patterson's NFL career turn out?
183 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Accolades: 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/cordarrelle-patterson.