PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic and fluid in space, but more adequate than "plus" or "minus" in most categories. He has starting experience at all three interior line positions, but will likely be graded as a center by most teams due to his lack of length and power. He needs to meet slants and swim moves with his feet rather than his chest once he gets into the league. Patterson's body control and foot quickness could make him a Day 3 target for teams looking to add interior competition in a move-based rushing attack.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
