Michael Patterson III Transfers Out of Stephen F. Austin After Redshirt Sophomore Season
Patterson, a 5-10, 168-lb cornerback from Missouri City, Texas, entered the transfer portal on January 2, 2026, after one season at Stephen F. Austin.[8] The redshirt sophomore originally joined the Lumberjacks in 2024 following his freshman year at Houston, where he appeared in four games on special teams.[4] As a high school prospect at Fort Bend Marshall, Patterson was a three-star recruit and the nation's 87th-ranked cornerback, recording 35 tackles, two interceptions, and three passes defended in 14 career games.[1] His athletic profile includes sub-11.0 100-meter sprint times and regional qualification in track events, demonstrating elite-level speed and athleticism for the position.[1]
