Patterson has been our number one defensive back for a reason over the last 18 months, and has put together a heck of a prep career for Twin Falls, leading that defense for several seasons. The ball-hawking third level player committed to Idaho State last week, and is a big time get for the Bengals and was one of the best available prospects left in Idaho.

Patterson is possibly the best tackling safety in the state as he has a quick trigger that allows him to fill the alley and make play at the line of scrimmage. He posses an elite feel for what offenses are trying to do with his ability to trigger downhill and deliver devastating hits. Not only is he an elite tackler when it comes to finishing violently he might be the best open field tackler we have seen on film as his feet never seem to die and use outstanding leverage to get defenders down. He is an absolute monster in the middle of the field or off the hash when it comes to hit against wide receivers trying to test Twin Falls over the middle. An absolute ball hawk in the back end as he can really get off the hash and has a elite feel over reading quarterbacks. Shows the ability to cover almost sideline to sideline with his speed and transitions from his back pedal. Has natural pass catching ability that allows him to sky over offensive players and record interceptions. An absolute playmaker in the backend for Twin Falls. Due to his size he projects as a DII, DIII or NAIA prospects but plays with FCS talent for sure. Should have a monster season for Twin Falls this year.