Prior to Stanford

  • Two-time First Team All-Ivy (2021, 2023)
  • Second Team All-Ivy (2022)
  • Associated Press Third Team All-America (2021)
  • CoSIDA Academic All-District Team (2021)
  • NFF Hampshire Honor Society (2023)
  • Spent five years and four seasons on the defensive line at Yale
  • Tied for second all-time at Yale in career sacks with 22.5
  • Compiled 111 total tackles, including 30.5 for loss, with one interception and one fumble recovery
  • Played final two high schools seasons at Frisco Reedy High School
  • Recorded 76 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks over his last two years
  • Unanimous First Team All-Region
  • First Team All-State Academic
  • Powerlifting State Qualifier
  • Began high school career at East Coweta High School
  • First Team All-Region
  • All-State Academic Team

 

Personal 

  • Son of Sara Liz and Mike Patterson
  • Has three brothers: Graham, Cy, and Ben
Clay Patterson
2024
Defensive Line
6-3 / 285 lbs