Elvis Patterson

Who is Elvis Patterson?

Elvis Vernell "Toast" Patterson is a former American football defensive back who played ten seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the New York Giants. He played in Super Bowl XXI for the Giants. He then played for the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Raiders and Dallas Cowboys. He retired after playing in Super Bowl XXVIII as a part of the Cowboys' winning team.

After his successful career as an NFL defensive back he soon found success in coaching. In 2005 Patterson coached a middle school football team, the Lakewood Cougars, to a winning 5-2 season. In 2009 he was the Head Coach for Northeast H.S. Placing 1st in the division-Interscholastic League, Awarded Coach of the year by the Kansas City Chiefs Alumni along with his Assistant Coaching staff. Head Coach-Elvis Patterson / Assist. Head Coach-Gregory Martin Jr.. Elvis Patterson defense coordinator, Gregory Martin, Jr. offensive coordinator came together and these coaches gave Northeast there 1st All-American/ All-State player along with 2 candidates for All-American, and their 1st winning season in 20 years. Regular season, Districts due to technicalities.