According to 247Sports national analyst Matt Zenitz, Arkansas second-year offensive lineman Paris Patterson will enter the transfer portal.
Patterson is the fifth Razorback to declare plans to join the portal during the spring transfer window.
Patterson committed to the Razorbacks in the 2023 recruiting cycle as a three-star prospect and the nation’s No. 40 interior offensive lineman. He was ranked as the eighth best player in the state of Illinois for the 2023 class. He picked Arkansas over scholarship offers from Tennessee, LSU, Iowa State, Nebraska, and Kansas, among others.
Patterson played very little for the Razorbacks last season and ended up redshirting. The 6-6, 352-pound redshirt freshman played the most of Arkansas football’s 2024 spring camp as the third-string guard.
SCOUTING REPORT FROM ALLEN TRIEU
Has experience at numerous line positions, but will most likely play power guard in college. Massive, strong, packs a powerful punch, and seeks to finish blocks and overpower opponents. His excellent pass set and strength make him difficult to beat. Good natural athlete who needs maintain a healthy playing weight in order to keep his feet and agility. Demonstrates the capacity to progress to the second level when requested to. Has the size, strength, and technical ability to be a starting-level Power Five guard.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS BIO
High School: Enrolled early and participated in spring practice … A four-star prospect according to Rivals … No. 237 prospect in Rivals250 rankings … Rated the No. 6 player in Illinois and the No. 10 offensive guard in the country by Rivals … No. 7 player in Illinois according to both 247Sports and ESPN … Played for head coach Darren Sunkett at East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, Ill. … As a senior, helped the Flyers secure their 10th state title in program history, finishing the season at 12-2 and on an 11-game winning streak … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Iowa State, Kansas, Nebraska, LSU, Tennessee and others.
Personal: Son of Paris Patterson Sr. and Audrea L. Jones … Has seven sisters, Malikia Eiland, Marquita Patterson, Precious Patterson, Courtney Patterson, Ashanti Patterson, Anquinette Patterson and Paris “Sweet Pea” Patterson … Birthdate: July 20, 2005.
