Drew Patterson
Freshman running back on UAB's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′9″ · 205 lb · Nashville, TN · Lipscomb Academy
The story
1 running back on UAB's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
Drew Patterson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Alex Mortensen
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
Drew Patterson plays running back for UAB.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
UAB has produced 4 All-Conference running backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. DeWayne McBride went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UAB
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · UAB
Returning around him
- 80% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +5 net (38 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UAB · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #92 · 2026 recruiting class #133
Background
2025 (UAB): Did not appear in any games
The backfield · UAB
- #4Jevon Jackson900 rushing yards · 2025
- #3Braylon McReynolds614 rushing yards · 2025
- #7Ja'Vin Simpkins590 rushing yards · 2025
- #3Isaiah Jacobs342 rushing yards · 2025
- #22Drew Pattersonno box-score line yet
7 more on the roster · UAB team page