Benny Patterson

Freshman (2025) • Named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for his role in preparing the offense for Nebraska • Made his collegiate debut contributing on special teams against New Mexico (Aug. 30) • Played as an edge and on special teams against Central Michigan (Sept. 13) • Contributed on special teams at Nebraska (Sept. 20), against Wisconsin (Oct. 4) Prep • Attended Castle High School (2025) coached by Doug Hurt • As a senior, helped lead the Knights to a 9-3 mark and reach the regional playoff round • Part of a 7-4 squad in 2023 and an 8-5 team in 2022 • Team finished with a combined 24-12 record over his three seasons Key Statistics • As a senior in 2024, credited with 70 tackles including 14.0 for loss with 7.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one touchdown across 12 games • In the postseason, recorded a strip-sack and returned the fumble 67 yards for a touchdown • Collected 70 tackles with 13.0 tackles for a loss and 4.0 sacks with two forced fumbles and one recovery across 10 games as a junior in 2023 • Notched 41 tackles, 2.0 tackles for a loss, and 2.0 sacks over 13 games as a sophomore in 2022 Honors and Rankings • Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; the No. 342 overall player nationally, the No. 36 defensive lineman and the No. 6 player in the state of Indiana • Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 54 defensive lineman and the No. 10 player in the state of Indiana • Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 92 defensive tackle and the No. 22 player in the state of Indiana • Rivals.com three-star prospect, the No. 48 defensive tackle in the nation • On3.com three-star consensus prospect, the No. 298 overall player, the No. 25 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 7 player in Indiana • On3.com four-star prospect, the No. 77 overall player, the No. 7 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 2 player in Indiana • Prepstar ranking of four stars, the No. 338 player in the country • IFCA 5A All-State honoree in 2023 • Two-time SIAC All-Conference (2023-24) Personal • Benny Patterson was born May 24, 2007 • Son of Benny Patterson Jr. • Shares a name with his father and grandfather; Benny Patterson III Skip Ad