WR Quinton Patton arrived in San Francisco after buying his own ticket to fly from Nashville. Had he actually arrived and entered the team facility too soon, he would have forfeited his rights to participate at rookie minicamp. Despite demonstrating such an enthusiasm to get started, it was only the starting point to the question: what is his picture for long term success?
And this wide receiver out of Louisiana Tech, WR Quinton Patton has a good analytical profile for success. This included a strong reliance metric score as well as a strong production metric score. Meanwhile, 2012 draft pick WR A.J. Jenkins had an analytical profile with much higher risk for long term success despite stronger physical measures when he entered the league. NFL Data Consultants predicts that WR Quinton Patton will become a better wide receiver prospect than first round pick WR A.J. Jenkins.
[…] WR Quinton Patton of the San Francisco 49ers has yet to play this preseason due to a fractured finger. Now that it has healed and he has been cleard to catch passes, he should be available for evaluation in NFL Preseason Week 3 or Week 4. The San Francisco 49ers are clearly searching for answers at wide receiver as seen by the trading WR A.J. Jenkins to the Kansas City Chiefs for WR Jon Baldwin. Just like Jenkins, Baldwin has an analytical profile that suggests a high risk of failing. […]