Wayne County High School
Three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Rivals, Scout and 247 Sports ... finished career with 118 tackles, 33 TFLs, 23 sacks, 14 pass breakups and 11 fumble recoveries ... all-state selection by Atlanta Journal Constitution and Associated Press as a senior ... selected to play in Georgia Sports Alliance East/West All-Star Game as a senior ... recorded 53 tackles, 18 TFLs and 14 sacks as a senior ... two-time all-region pick in track and field ... also lettered in basketball ... high school coach was Jody Grooms
Personal
Has an older brother, Jarod Patterson ... undecided on a major.