ECU wide receiver Jhari Patterson announces entry into NFL draft

by | Jan 11, 2025

ECU senior wide receiver Jhari Patterson became the second player from the school’s football team to declare for the NFL draft.

Patterson posted to social media early Saturday night. He joins senior running back Rahjai Harris, who also announced on social media on Saturday.

This season, Patterson had 33 catches for 281 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown came against Temple on Oct. 26. For the season, he also had seven carries for 91 yards. His most active game this season was against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 7, where he had five catches for 40 yards and three rushes for 61 yards.

He had 53 catches for his career for 418 yards and a touchdown.

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