The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Roster
Paris Patterson
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 354
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- East St. Louis, Ill.
- High School:
- East St. Louis
- Major:
- Earned undergraduate degree from SMU; continuing postgraduate study
A first-year offensive lineman from East St. Louis ... played 2024-25 seasons at SMU ... spent 2023 season at Arkansas ... has appeared in 11 games.
SENIOR (2026)
Made his Longhorn debut in season opener vs. Texas State (9/5) ... helped pave the way for 516 yards of total offense including 156 yards on the ground … protected QB Arch Manning against the Bobcats, who completed 20-of-27 passes for 305 yards and four touchdowns … blocked for RB Hollywood Smothers, who ran for 70 yards on 10 carries (7 ypc) … blocked for RB Raleek Brown, who had 11 carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
BEFORE TEXAS
JUNIOR (2025)
Appeared in 11 games ... helped clear the path for SMU to record 283.1 passing yards per game, good for 12th nationally and second in the ACC ... aided the offensive line in only allowing 19 total sacks, ranking 29th in FBS and fifth in the conference.
SOPHOMORE (2024)
Did not see any action.
FRESHMAN (2023)
Redshirted ... did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL
A four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN ... ranked No. 8 recruit in Texas per 247Sports ... tabbed No. 18 recruit in Texas by Rivals ... rated the No. 9 edge recruit and No. 58 overall national recruit in his class by 247Sports ... rated the No. 17 edge recruit in his class by Rivals ... rated the No. 28 outside linebacker recruit in his class by ESPN ... named the Houston Touchdown Club’s Defensive Player of the Year as a senior ... as a senior, racked up 40 tackles (27 solo) including 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks ... also registered 17 quarterback hurries, two passes defended and a blocked punt ... had six carries for 32 yards (5.3 ypc) and one touchdown ... as a junior, logged 55 tackles (39 solo) including 17 tackles for loss and five sacks ... also posted 21 quarterback hurries, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and one recovery ... earned 11 snaps on offense, rushing for 76 yards (6.9 ypc) ... as a sophomore, tallied 66 tackles (48 solo) including 12 tackles for loss and two sacks ... also notched eight quarterback hurries, one pass break-up and a forced fumble ... also ran track for Mayde Creek HS.
