2008: Became theThunderWolves'' most electrifying linebacker in 2008, leading theteam in tackles with 63 despite only starting the team''s final fourgames and playing in eight ... Turned in 15 tackles vs.Western State Oct. 25, the most of any Pack player during the 2008campaign ... Added 13 tackles in the Pack''s season finale vs. AdamsState Nov. 8 ... Took down an interception during a 7-tackle effortvs. New Mexico Highlands Oct. 18.
College: Played in all 12 games during the 2007season, primarily in a special teams role, as a sophomore atColorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. ... Totaled fourtackles (three solo) ... Posted first two tackles (one solo)of career, both at Colorado (Sept. 1) ... Against San Diego State(Oct. 6), attacked a mishandled punt return in the third quarter,setting up the Rams'' first points ... Played late minutes in win atUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (Oct. 20), taking down one tackle... Received playing time as a freshman in seven games duringCSU''s 2006 season ... Blocked and recovered a punt vs. Nevada,scoring his first career touchdown on the play ... Redshirted in2005.
High School: Coached byBrent Whitson at Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow,Okla. ... Also competed in basketball and track in high school... Named all-district and Offensive MVP ... Named all-state twotimes ... Honored as "Mr. Beef" ... Recorded 157 tackles (78solo), eight sacks (six for loss), and three blocked puntsduring his senior season while competing in the state''s largestclassification, 6A.
Personal: Son of Anthoneand Terri Patterson ... Has four siblings: Lakesha, Deniel,LaDonna, and Athone Patterson II ... Enjoys spending time withfriends and his two dogs.
