Career Summary

Patrick Lee was an Auburn cornerback who played in the NFL from 2008 through 2012.

Lee played defensive back at Auburn before the Packers selected him in the 2008 NFL Draft. Auburn lists his NFL stops with Green Bay, Oakland and Detroit.

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Early Life

Lee is from Miami, Florida.

Auburn listed Lee's hometown as Miami, Florida on its football roster.

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High School

Lee attended Christopher Columbus High School in Miami.

Auburn's 2003 roster listed Christopher Columbus as Lee's high school.

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College Career

Lee played 49 games at Auburn, recording 103 tackles, five interceptions and 23 passes defended.

Lee appeared in 49 games and made 22 starts at Auburn. His career totals included 103 tackles, five interceptions, 23 passes defended, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

As a senior, Lee started all 13 games and received second-team All-SEC recognition from the Associated Press and Rivals.

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Path to the NFL

The Packers selected Lee in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 60th overall.

Green Bay selected Lee with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

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NFL Career

Lee played for the Packers, Raiders and Lions, contributing in the secondary and on special teams.

Lee played for Green Bay from 2008 through 2011, then joined Oakland and Detroit in 2012. The Raiders described him as a reserve secondary player and special-teams contributor; in 2011 he played all 16 games and tied for Green Bay's team lead with 12 special-teams tackles.

Packers reporting also described Lee as a kickoff returner and noted his role in the second half of Super Bowl XLV.

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Career Accomplishments

Lee earned second-team All-SEC honors at Auburn and was part of Green Bay's Super Bowl XLV team.

Lee was a second-team All-SEC selection as an Auburn senior. He later appeared for the Packers in Super Bowl XLV.

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Playing Style

Lee was a physical press cornerback with special-teams value.

Before the 2008 draft, Packers scouting coverage described Lee as a physical cornerback who played press and bump-and-run coverage at Auburn. Green Bay also valued his ability as a kickoff returner.

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Legacy

Lee's career included Auburn's successful bowl run and a Super Bowl appearance with the Packers.

At Auburn, Lee was part of teams that won three of four consecutive bowl games. With Green Bay, he contributed to the club that played in Super Bowl XLV.

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