Dual-threat freshman QB with real arm talent and run-game juice
Patterson is a **high-upside dual-threat quarterback** whose appeal goes beyond raw numbers: at San Jacinto he led the Mountain Pass League with **1,545 passing yards and 14 passing TDs** while adding **nearly 650 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs**, and scouting notes praise his **live arm, touch on deep balls, and poise under pressure**. That blend makes him intriguing for an offense that values explosive plays and QB run stress, though he entered New Mexico State as a freshman and was listed as a **redshirt in 2025 with no game appearances**, so the immediate question is development and readiness rather than proven college production.[2][6][13]
