Vanderbilt LB Langston Patterson: Tackling Machine Turned Cowboys Rookie Star
Langston Patterson, the 6'1", 210-lb Vanderbilt linebacker, dominated high school with 127 tackles and 12 TFL as a senior, earning a No. 12 ESPN inside linebacker ranking before shining in college—now an 83-rated Mike Backer in EA Sports College Football 26 and a fresh Dallas Cowboys NFL draftee post-2026 Draft. His explosive run defense, pass coverage instincts, and championship pedigree (four straight state titles) make him a sideline-to-sideline dynamo with NFL-ready intensity; no major injury flags, he's the gritty, high-motor fit for teams needing versatile LB depth.
