Miami Hurricanes Football Recruiting: Miami is pursuing a standout four-star safety from the hometown state
Miami is after a four-star safety Zaquan Patterson from Hollywood, Florida. Miami might see a commitment from him very soon if he keeps going like right now. His coach from Cha
Patterson stands 6 feet and weights 185 pounds. He is ranked as the No. 4 safety and 74th overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class according to the 247 Sports Composite Rankings. He is also considering Ohio State, Auburn, Florida State, and Michigan.
Chaminade-Madonna Prep, is one of the top three best teams in the state of Florida. Patterson’s high school, went 13-1 last year and won the Florida 1M state title. He racked up 69 tackles, seven pass breakups, two interceptions and blocked four punts.
The Hurricanes already have three safeties locked in with their 2024 class all three of those safety commits are all three stars, Isaiah Thomas, Dylan Day, and Ryan Mack. but they seem open to taking another one if they’re a good enough prospect. Patterson seems like a recruit worth taking.
” I chose schools that were not only a good fit for me and my play style, but also that were constantly reaching out, showing interst, and more importantly, I was looking for a school that I believe can build me as a man as well as a player,” said Patterson on how he broke down his options.
Scouting Report From On3: Zaquan Patterson is a Swiss Army Knife type of player for Miami Gardens (Florida) Chaminade-Madonna College Prep. Patterson has played all over the field, including making impact plays on special teams. As a sophomore, Patterson was a Sun Sentinel first-team all-county selection after finishing with 61 tackles, three sacks and an interception. He also blocked eight punts and field goals. Then in 2022, he had 69 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions, averaged 13.7 yards on kickoff returns and also averaged 40 yards a reception. “When he gets out there, he just makes plays no matter where he’s at,” Chaminade coach Dameon Jones told the Sun Sentinel. “That’s special. He’s special.” Patterson also has helped Chaminade-Madonna win back-to-back Class 1M state championships. “He has this knack for making big plays at key times,” Jones said. Patterson played baseball and basketball growing up.
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