Paris Patterson Jr.
Paris Patterson Jr. is a three-star recruit from East St. Louis, IL (No. 585 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Texas's 8 games this season.
Where Patterson comes from
- East St. Louis, IL
- East St. Louis
- About 700 miles from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
- Three-star, No. 585 in the 2023 class; signed with Arkansas.
Where Patterson fits
Texas lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 63rd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Texas is 6-2, No. 10 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Missouri, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from East St. Louis, IL
Transferred to Texas from SMU.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Texas -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 63rd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Texas has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Kelvin Banks was one of them, an All-American.
Four seasons, three schools
- 2026 Texas SarkisianYear 4 · Games –
- Mar 2026 Entered the transfer portalSMU to Texas
- 2025 SMU LashleeYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 SMU LashleeYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Arkansas PittmanYear 1 · Games –
- High school East St. LouisEast St. Louis, IL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 585 in the 2023 class. Signed with Arkansas.Also from East St. Louis: Miles McVay (Mississippi State), CJ Bass III (Missouri), Smiley Bradford (Purdue) and 12 more.
Moves
- Transferred from SMU to Texas, Mar 31, 2026.
2023
- Signed with ArkansasThree-star, out of East St. Louis
2026
- Transferred to Texasfrom SMU
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Sam Pittman, Rhett Lashlee and Steve Sarkisian.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Texas