Prior to UWA: Played in nine games last season at East Mississippi Community College with 594 yards of total offense and six touchdowns ... Pulled in 25 receptions for 294 yards and recorded 30 rushes for 228 yards.

Prep: Prepped at Noxubee County High School under M.C. Miller.

Personal: James Patterson ... Son of Gloria and James Patterson Jr. ... Born on June 6, 1988 ... Majoring in physical education.