Zion Patillo brings size, steady development, and interior defensive-line upside to Duquesne
Patillo is a 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive lineman at Duquesne who has progressed from 230 pounds as a freshman to 240 pounds by 2025-26, signaling a college-strength build for the interior.[11][4] He had a productive high-school finish at Riverwood in 2022 with 43 total tackles and 3.0 sacks in seven games, and Duquesne’s roster lists him as a senior in 2026, which suggests an experienced, developed piece rather than a raw project.[6][11] He looks like a fit for a team that values sturdy run defense, effort, and physical maturity over splashy stat-line production.[11][6]
