Four-Star Safety Zaquan Patterson names Top 5
Four-star safety Zaquan Patterson of Miami Gardens (FL) Chaminade-Madonna Prep has narrowed his list to five schools– Miami, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State, and Auburn.
The 6-foot-1, 195 pounder went in-depth on his finalists.
Miami
“Miami has been there since the beginning. Already having the relationship I had with some of the coaches made it easy for me to love the program. It’s full of great people that want to create better men on and off the field.”
Florida State
“Coach Norvell is the biggest reason that I have the love I have for Florida State. Since day one our relationship has been great, but the most important thing that I’ve learned and carry with me daily from him is that no matter what people may see me as player wise, I should just consider myself a playmaker.”
Michigan
“Michigan is another school that has been here since day one and has consistently kept in contact with me throughout the process. Me and coach Clink’s relationship has been great. The guy is a gem and he loves the game as much as I do.”
Ohio State
“Ohio State is just a great school in my opinion. Mostly because I have seen the players’ development first hand. Also coach Eliano is a great guy that makes me feel like I can be developed by him, comparing me to guys like Sauce.”
Auburn
“Auburn is just filled with genuine people who just want the best for their players. I’ve been around the program since about 12 and they’re really a family up there.”
Zaquan Patterson Personal Life (via On3 DB)
“Zaquan Patterson is a Swiss Army Knife type of player for Miami Gardens (Florida) Chaminade-Madonna College Prep. Patterson has played all over the field, including making impact plays on special teams. As a sophomore, Patterson was a Sun Sentinel first-team all-county selection after finishing with 61 tackles, three sacks and an interception. He also blocked eight punts and field goals. Then in 2022, he had 69 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, averaged 13.7 yards on kickoff returns and also averaged 40 yards a reception. “When he gets out there, he just makes plays no matter where he’s at,” Chaminade coach Dameon Jones told the Sun Sentinel. “That’s special. He’s special.” Patterson also has helped Chaminade-Madonna win back-to-back Class 1M state championships. “He has this knack for making big plays at key times,” Jones said. Patterson played baseball and basketball growing up, and his parents are Natasha Clarke and Manuel Rivas.”
Patterson ranks as the No. 82 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 6 safety and the No. 14 player in the state of Florida.
He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $112K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.