An impressive West Georgia prospect who can make a major impact in all three phases of the game, Patterson was a dependable pass-catcher and special teams weapon who showed all year that he’s one of the top defensive backs in the area for the 2027 class. A strong overall athlete with natural instincts in coverage, Patterson was technically sound with his football and knows how to make a play on the ball. The sleeper athlete at Bowdon made 41 tackles and three INTs on defense and will hope to lead Bowdon to another state title as a senior this fall

A dynamic, do it all athlete who deserves more recognition after helping lead Bout into another state championship. Patterson is a playmaking, defensive back who can tackle and make plays in coverage while also turning around and helping out on offense as a dependable wide receiver. He’s quick, twitchy, shows strong hands and natural playmaking ability, who can also help on special teams in the return game. The multi-sport standout made 41 tackles and three INTs defensively while catching 15 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Look for Patterson to see his stock rise more and more over time.