Buffalo’s steady, high-volume tackling linebacker with All-MAC pedigree
James Patterson was a proven centerpiece for Buffalo’s defense, starting for multiple seasons and finishing the 2022 season with 120 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception, and four takeaways overall, while earning All-MAC Second Team honors after being a First-Team All-MAC selection in 2021.[4] His differentiators are range, reliability, and leadership: Buffalo listed him as a team captain, a long-time starter, and a four-time All-MAC linebacker with over 50 career starts, and his profile suggests a player who sets the tone physically and mentally rather than just piling up stats.[4][9]
