Marcus Patterson

Height:
5-9
Weight:
190
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Buffalo, N.Y.
High School:
McKinley HS

A steady member of the program who has been asked to play both wide receiver and defensive back, as well as being a valuable contributor on special teams ... Has only missed action in one game in his career, that coming as a freshman.
Junior (2006): Played in all 12 games, getting the start in Akron’s three-receiver set at Penn State ... Did not catch any passes, but recorded three tackles on special teams.
Sophomore (2005): Appeared in all 13 games ... Saw most of his action on special teams as part of the punt return squad ... Also saw action as a reserve wideout ... Recorded two tackles in his special teams duties.
Redshirt Freshman (2004): Appeared in 10 games with most of his action coming on special teams ... Finished with three kick returns for 46 yards at Virginia, a 15.3 yards-per-return average.
Freshman (2003): Redshirted.
Prior to Akron: Had six touchdown receptions as McKinley finished 8-3 his senior season ... Caught the game-winning touchdown in the final game of the season ... Named first team All-Western New York ... Named his school’s Athlete of the Year ... Finished with 13 touchdown receptions in three seasons of varsity action ... Also ran track.
Personal: Born July 30, 1985 ... Son of C