J.J. Patterson

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-4
Weight:
310
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
High School:
Roanoke Rapids

At Carolina
Played defensive tackle in 2013, but moved over to the offensive line in the spring • Redshirted in 2012.

Roanoke Rapids High School
Member of the PrepStar All-America team • Ranked the No. 9 player in North Carolina by NCPreps.com • Listed by ESPN.com as the No. 22 offensive guard nationally • Rated the No. 18 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep • Considered the No. 30 offensive guard prospect in the country by Scout.com • A four-year starter on the offensive line at Roanoke Rapids • Played in the Offense-Defense All-Star game in Dallas, Texas • Two-time conference lineman of the year • Started on both the offensive line and defensive line during his last three years • Posted 62 tackles and a sack as a senior defensive tackle • Coached by Russell Weinstein.

Personal
Favorite NFL team is the Atlanta Falcons • Favorite possession is his cell phone • Would like to own a Range Rover in the future • People say he looks like Landon Turner • Favorite TV show is "Martin" • Says his sister, Brittney Bowser, is the person who has had the biggest impact on his life • Communication studies major • Son of Jerome Patterson.