TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has been seeking improvement on offense after managing just 10 combined points in its two FBS losses. Jacques Patrick (born January 7, 1997) is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL).
The 6-foot-4, 234-pound junior was thought to be lost for the season after having knee surgery on Oct. 24, but the injury was not as Fortunately for the Seminoles, spring practices have shown that there are plenty of contenders to take his place.Connect with the definitive source for global and local news It will likely be a determining factor again on Saturday when the 13th-ranked Hurricanes visit the Seminoles.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jacques Patrick spent the past two years observing and learning from Dalvin Cook at Florida State. His backfield mate Patrick, however, is a senior and a good prospect in his own right.
19 Florida State (7-6), Monday, 8 p.m. He played college football at Florida State.Jacques Patrick No. He offers little in the way of wiggle and lacks a second gear. For a team in search of a battering ram with skill, Patrick profiles nicely as a between-the-tackles banger. A powerful runner, Patrick has the strength to move piles and can burst through arm tackles to finish runs. He excels in one cut situations and runs with good pace and timing. He absorbs contact well, sustains his momentum through contact and maximizes his touches.While he lacks elusive traits to be a dynamic passing game option, Patrick showcases reliable hands when he has the opportunity to catch it. Fisher said on Tuesday that Jacques Patrick is opening camp as the starter.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Dalvin Cook won't be the focal point of Florida State's running game this season. The Seminoles found some reasons to be optimistic for a turnaround on Saturday.Deondre Francois threw for a season-high 352 yards and two touchdown passes as Florida State used an efficient first-half offense en route to a 37-19 win over Northern Illinois.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has tried three starting lineups on the offensive line in three games.
Complementing both Akers and the record-setting Dalvin Cook throughout his career, Patrick has averaged 5.5 yards per carry on 258 rushes with 16 touchdowns. Complementing both Akers and the record-setting Dalvin Cook throughout his career, Patrick has averaged 5.5 yards per carry on 258 rushes This year is no different.The Seminoles have received major contributions from Jacques Patrick and Cam Akers over the past three games, which has taken the pressure off freshman quarterback James Blackman and an inexperienced passing game.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The running game has been an important factor in the Miami-Florida State series.In the past 30 meetings between the Sunshine State rivals, the team with the most rushing yards has won 22 times. Follow full coverage of Jacques Patrick during the 2019 NFL Draft on ESPN.com Insiders can access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis from Scouts Inc. ET (ESPN)Cam Akers and Jacques Patrick each ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns as FSU won its third straight game to secure a bowl bid with a 42-10 win over ULM on Saturday.It's the first time this season FSU had a pair of 100-yard rushers in the same game and helped overcome the distractions of the week after coach Jimbo Fisher bolted for Texas A&M and Odell Haggins was named interim coach.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State's offense this season has been beset by injuries. A physical downhill runner, Patrick sees the field cleanly and knows how to work off his blocks. Draft Dudes - Cutting Rookies & Budda Baker's Big Pay DayFantasy Football Mailbag: Reevaluating Montgomery & LambThe Eisner Board: 2020 Fantasy Football Rankings & ProjectionsThe buzz when it comes to the Florida State running backs is usually centered around freshman-sensation Cam Akers but he won’t be eligible until 2020. 20 Virginia Tech (9-4 last season) at No. The 6-foot-4, 234-pound junior was thought to be lost for the season after having knee surgery on Oct. 24, but the injury was not as bad as originally believed.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State begins a short week of preparation needing to replace one of its offensive playmakers.Unfortunately for the Seminoles, it's a familiar theme.Florida State will play at Boston College on Friday without running back Jacques Patrick, who will miss the rest of the season due to torn cartilage in his knee.TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State has rediscovered that its offensive identity is as a running team. Jacques Patrick was elated Thursday night, about half an hour before he was to sign his first NFL contract after reaching an agreement earlier in the day with the Cincinnati Bengals.