” He’s the #1 overall 2023 player  in Northeast Florida”- Andre’ Ellis

Those might seem like bold words, but Davaughn Patterson is a bold player that backs up any and all bets on him. He’s a tenacious competitor, fierce hitter, and excellent tracker of the football in the air . He compliments it all with sheer athleticism and silent grit. His junior year was a coming out party for everyone who didn’t know who he was. He led the Commanders on defense with 88 tackles, 3 forced fumbles,  3 interceptions and a sack his junior year. He combined that with offensive work, rushing for 351 yards on just 48 carries and 6 touchdowns, helping guide Ed White to the playoffs for the first time in 7 years.

He follows in the foot-steps of older brother Jaison Patterson (running-back, Bowling Green) and leads the way for little brother Josh Patterson (rising sophomore), who already has D1 offers as well. As a Duval Sports 2022 Prime Time Player, Patterson followed up with a steller senior campaign rushing for 587 yards, 13 TDs while tallying 4 tackles on defense with 2 Ints. Patterson committed to Wake Forest in the summer of 2022 and signed on December 21st 2022 on early signing day.