Patrick Downey

Pat Downey (born June 21, 1974) is an American former football center. He played in NFL Europe in 2002 for the Frankfurt Galaxy, where he started at both center and guard, and in the Arena Football League for the Nashville Kats from 1999 to 2001 and the Colorado Crush in 2004. He played college football for the New Hampshire Wildcats.

Early life, education, and amateur career

Downey was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and was a two-sport all-star in football and track & field at Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody.

Downey played for the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League from 1999 to 2001, including Arena Bowl appearances in 2000 and 2001.

In 2002, Downey played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe before being injured midseason. He then spent training camp with the New England Patriots.

Downey was on the 53-man roster of the Washington Redskins in 2002. He also attended training camp with Washington in 2003.

Post-playing career Downey was named offensive/defensive line coach of the Arena Football League's Philadelphia Soul in 2005,

Along with working for the athletic training firm The Program, Downey started a business called Gridiron Training in June 2009.

Personal life Downey has three children with his wife Andrea. As of 2009, they lived in Swampscott, Massachusetts.