Anthony Patch

Anthony Patch was named the Eagles senior director of college scouting on May 11, 2016 and is entering his 18th season with the team. Prior to being named to his current role, Patch previously held the titles of director of college scouting (2012-15) and assistant director of college scouting (2010-11) after serving as a college scout concentrating in the West Coast region.

As senior director of college scouting, Patch works closely with the scouting staff in draft preparation and is responsible for scouting top players across the entire country.

Patch first served as the college scouting coordinator after joining the Eagles in 2002. In that role, he worked as the liaison between the area scouts and the office. He helped coordinate college all-star games, the NFL Combine and assisted in preparation for the NFL Draft. He also helped the pro scouting department in evaluating opposing teams.

Patch began working in the NFL in 2001 as an intern in the Miami Dolphins player personnel department. During that internship, he also assisted the team's legal counsel with positional market analysis for contract research.

Patch was a four-year player at defensive line and linebacker at Carroll College (Helena, Montana) where he earned a degree in finance. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Montana in 2001.

A product of Ronan (MT) HS, Patch and his wife, Rikki, have three daughters, Samantha, Addison and Breann.