
proven EKU pass-rush terror with a rare edge-to-edge motor
Aaron Patrick was a wrecking ball for Eastern Kentucky in the 2019 season, finishing with 10.0 sacks, 16.5 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and an interception while earning FCS All-America and OVC Defensive Player of the Year honors. He’s a long, disruptive defensive lineman who wins with burst, effort, and backfield violence, and his 27.5 career sacks rank second in EKU history. The kicker? He’s not just production—multiple reports describe him as a high-impact pass-rush specialist with special-teams value and a relentless, play-to-the-whistle mentality.