Kentucky football introduces running back Jason Patterson before 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Kentucky football is preparing for the 2026 season, with the first game 26 days away. Running back Jason Patterson, a 5'10", 204 lb player from Sneads, Florida, joins a deep running back group. After averaging 5.6 yards per carry in four games as a freshman, he gained 310 total yards and scored 2 touchdowns last season. Coach Will Stein emphasized the need for depth, hinting that Patterson will see significant carries this year, starting as the third running back but expected to contribute substantially.
- •Jason Patterson is a rising talent at running back for Kentucky.
- •He averaged 5.6 yards per carry as a freshman in limited games.
- •Patterson recorded 310 total yards and 2 touchdowns last season.
- •Coach Will Stein highlights the need for depth in the backfield.
- •Kentucky's first game of the season is 26 days away.
- 4:24 PMYahoo Sports — Get to know the Kentucky football roster: No. 26 Jason Patterson
"We are getting to know the 2026 Kentucky football roster, and today, we're taking a look at No. 26, running back Jason Patterson.
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