• Professional football tight end Ben Patrick plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.

    In June of 2009, Patrick received a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's Substance Abuse Policy. He reportedly tested positive for the amphetamine Adderall in October of 2008.http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11859433

    1. Born: August 23, 1984Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    2. Birthplace: Savannah, GeorgiaOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    3. Height: 6'3"Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    4. Weight: 260 lbsOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    5. Position: Tight end
    6. High school: Jenkins High SchoolOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    7. Colleges: Duke University and University of DelawareOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    8. Played basketball, baseball and football in high schoolOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick
    9. Jersey #45 retired by Jenkins High School in January of 2008SavannaNow.com: Jenkins Retires Patrick's Number
    10. Earned a degree in African-American studies at DukeOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick

  • Football Career

    After high school, Patrick attended and played for the Duke Blue Devils, playing in 31 games and recording 79 receptions for 781 yards and two touchdowns. He transferred to the Delaware Blue Hens in 2006 for his senior season. With Delaware, Patrick recorded 64 catches for 639 yards and six touchdowns, earning All-American honors as well as the top-rated tight end prospect in the NCAA.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Ben Patrick

    Patrick was selected 215th overall in the 2007 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He joined the Cardinals for his professional debut that same year, playing in eight games and recording seven catches for two touchdowns and 73 yards. Patrick returned to the Cardinals in 2008, playing in 10 regular season games, plus two playoff games to help the team reach Super Bowl XLIII.NFL.com: Ben Patrick

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