Patterson played for Kansas State during the 2007 season.  The Chicago, IL native played in 12 games and recorded 18 tackles.  Before joining the Wildcats, Patterson played one season at Joliet Community College in Joliet, IL.  Patterson tallied 34 tackles and three interceptions for the Wolves.  He was named to the All-NJCAA Region IV Team for his performance.  In 2005, Patterson played at Northeast Oklahoma A & M.  Patterson started all 11 games for the Golden Norsemen and finished fourth in the conference in tackles with 105.  He earned first team All-NJCAA honors and was rated by Rivals.com as the 22^nd best junior college player in the nation following the season.

Patterson lives in Wichita and will be graduating from Friends in May.