Ironton’s Star Defensive Tackle: Noah Patterson

Noah Patterson is a 3 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Ironton High School. Patterson is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2024 and is ranked among the top 130 Defensive Tackles in the class as well. In addition, Patterson is listed as a top 80 recruit in the state of Ohio and is listed as a top 10 Defensive Tackle in the state of Ohio. He holds offers from schools such as UNLV, Ball State, and Eastern Michigan.

Who are some role models in your life?

My mom and dad for sure, they’re my biggest role models. I look up to them so much and they do literally everything for me, no matter what it may be.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Metallica, Nickelback, Korn, Biggie, Avenge Sevenfold, and, Bring me the Horizon

What are the strengths of your game?

My toughness, strength, speed, nastiness, and hands

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Becoming an Ironton Fighting Tiger.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Reid Carrico

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Always work hard no matter if someone is watching or not. Continuously get better and better by pushing yourself to your limits. Don’t keep doing things you know you can do, do more than what you can do. If you fail it’s okay, keep training to get to that goal you want to achieve.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Dubai is one place i would love to go.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was about 10 years old when I fell in love with the game of football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I honestly would love to meet Shaq or Ray Lewis.