Kaleb Patterson

2025 JUNIOR Nine games played with three starts 14 total tackles (11 solo) with two fumble recoveries, one pass breakup on the season Enters Music City Bowl ranked 12th nationally (2nd in B1G) in fumble recoveries (2) Recovered fumbles in each of the Illini's first two wins of the season vs. Western Illinois (8/29/25) and at Duke (9/6/25) One pass breakup in win vs. Rutgers (11/1/25) Three tackles, all solo, at #19 Indiana (9/20/25) Season-high four tackles (two solo) at Duke (9/6/25) IAthlon Preseason All-Big Ten Fourth Team 2024 SOPHOMORE Played and started in 12 games No. 5 tackling grade in the nation among cornerbacks (88.6), according to PFF, during the regular season 31 taclkes (24 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and two pass breakups on the season Recorded season high in solo tackles (3) in wins over #19 Kansas (9/7/24), #24 Michigan (10/19/24), and #14 South Carolina in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl (12/31/24) Two pass breakups in win vs. Purdue (10/12/24) First career start and recovered a fumble against EIU (8/29/24) 2023 SOPHOMORE Played in four games and redshirted the season 2022 FRESHMAN (PEARL RIVER CC) Three-star juco recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and On3 Juco national ranks: #20 (247), #33 (ESPN), #63 (On3) Juco position ranks: #4, (247), #6 (On3), #7 (ESPN) All-MACCC first team Played in all nine games, recording 12 tackles, two forced fumbles, and four passes broken up Offers included Indiana, Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, Kent State, Memphis, South Alabama, Southern Miss, and Troy HIGH SCHOOL Played for Kris Thigpen at Terry High School 2022 all-region and all-district 2022 MHSAA 6A Defensive Back of the Year 35 tackles with two pass breakups and one interception as a senior Honor Roll PERSONAL Born on December 14, 2003 Son of Floyd and Kendra Patterson Two brothers, Tyleor and Carter, and three sisters, Kyra, Jada and Kiame Chose Illinois because, “I chose Illinois because the program and coaching staff are amazing. Illinois is a place that I see myself thriving not only as a great athlete, but as a better man.” Majoring in community health RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS