Evidently his daddy could not make a deal with the NFL to get Shea drafted.  Shea bailed out on every team to go to greener pastures and now it looks like the NFL has bailed on him.  Patterson is considered a priority free agent, so it could be a while before he is signed.  You can be assured that his father is furious!!!

NFL ANALYSIS
By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst
Draft Projection: Priority free agent
NFL Comparison: Jeff Garcia

Overview

Undersized, energetic quarterback who put tantalizing moments together on tape, but failed to sustain it at a high level. Patterson doesn't have the arm or accuracy to consistently beat NFL coverages, but he can get through progressions quickly and is willing to sit in and deliver to targets in the face of pressure. He appears to be a quick processor on the move and shows some ability to improvise and win. Finding an RPO-heavy offense that allows him to play fast and utilize his talent outside of the pocket could be critical in sticking on an NFL roster long-term as a backup.

Strengths

• Plays with energy, grit and fortitude
• Rapid setup with sudden plant and rip release
• Quick operation time on RPO throws
• Experienced in pro-style passing attack
• Works through progressions and makes quality decisions
• Climbs pocket effectively
• Sits and takes the wallop to win the throw
• Able to alter target plan quickly when needed
• Evacuates and extends the play against pressure
• Capable of moving chains with his legs

• Small quarterback with below-average arm for drive throws
• Needs play-action help to open seams
• Leaves deep balls short
• Ball comes out with a wobble
• Short passes need more touch and less heat
• Release point drops, causing issues with accuracy and placement
• Consistent ball pat mechanism before throwing
• Needs to get better at hitting receivers in stride
• Slow to feel edge close in at times