
Wake Forest’s Swiss-Army DB and tackle magnet
Patterson entered 2026 with real buzz after an All-ACC Honorable Mention 2025 season, when he led Wake Forest with 80 tackles and 9 passes defended while playing all 13 games. Wake Forest describes him as a hard hitter with strong instincts and one of the team’s best lead-by-example voices, and he’s been groomed to handle multiple spots across the secondary. If you want a physical, versatile defensive back who plays with edge and production, he looks like a strong fit.





