DE; 6-5; 255; Memphis, Tenn.;
Christian Brothers High School
Rivals: ★ ★; Scout: ★

What John Clay says: Originally committed to Memphis before changing mind and inking with Cats. Older brother David played at Tennessee. Has excellent size and could be moved inside to tackle.

What UK says: Good-sized defensive end prospect … Was a big-play performer at Christian Brothers High School in Memphis … His 44 tackles during his senior season featured a whopping 21 tackles for loss and eight quarterback sacks … Also caused three fumbles and had eight quarterback hurries … Team went to the state playoffs his junior and senior seasons … Coached by Kevin Locastro … Originally committed to his hometown school of Memphis before changing his mind and opting for the Wildcats … Older brother, David, played at Tennessee from 2004-06.

What Rich Brooks says: “Patrick is an outstanding player and a physical defensive end. He looks on film to be explosive enough to stay at that position but we know that he could even get bigger and be in a position to move inside to defensive tackle at a later date.”