Jason Patterson

2024 – Freshman • Redshirt season • Saw action in four games and had 20 carries for 111 yards (5.6 ypc) … Also had one reception for 15 yards • Had four carries for 28 yards in his first collegiate action vs. Southern Miss • Got a career-best 10 carries for 45 yards vs. South Carolina • Combined for six rushes and a team-high 38 yards vs. Auburn, while he also had his first career reception for 15 yards in the first quarter High School • Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals, 247Sports and On3.com • Each recruiting service considered him a top 50 running back in the class • Coached by Bill Thomas • An all-around athlete who started all for seasons and played quarterback, running back, free safety and linebacker at Sneads • Rushed for more than 3,800 yards and 50 touchdowns his junior and senior seasons • Had 122 carries for 1,195 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns (9.8 yards per carry) as a senior • Led the state of Florida in rushing as a junior with 2,721 yards and 35 touchdowns in 2022 • Averaged 13.1 yards per carry • Named a first-team SBLive All-State selection • Saw some action at quarterback and helped lead Sneads to an 11-1 overall record and an appearance in Florida’s new 1R classification • A three-sport standout who also runs track and plays basketball • Averaged 12.2 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game as a junior • Was a state qualifier in the 100-meter dash, placing 11th at 1A meet during his junior track season • Posted times of 10.97, 11.05, 11.18 and 11.21 in the event while also going 23.86 in the 200-meter dash at a district meet • Chose Kentucky over reported offers from Boston, Cincinnati, Rutgers and Vanderbilt Personal • Born in Tallahassee, Florida • Son of Jason and Elaine Patterson • Has one sister, Koii Patterson • Major is sport leadership Jason Says • After football, his dream job is to be a physical therapist • Three words to describe him are funny, enjoyable and exciting • The highlight of his life so far has been getting closer to God • One thing most people don’t know about him is that he can sing • If he could go back in time and change one thing he would work harder in class