The #1 Junior Safety In Florida: Zaquan Patterson

Zaquan Patterson is a 4 Star recruit who plays Safety at Chaminade-Madonna Prep. Patterson is ranked as the 32nd best recruit in the class of 2024 and is ranked as the #3 Safety in the class as well. In addition, Patterson is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Florida and is listed as the #1 Safety in the state of Florida. His top offers are Alabama, Ohio State, and Georgia.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role model would have to be someone like Deion Sanders.

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

Nardo Wick, Lil Durk, and Lil Baby

What are the strengths of your game?

I feel like I’m a good tackler.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory has to be my first touchdown.

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

The best player I have played with has to be Davion Gause, even though we’re in the same grade the kid is real.

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

Some advice I like to give is to out work your opponents, never let the next man think he has one up on you.

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

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Dubai.

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

I think I fell in love with football at age 6, however I didn’t start playing until I was 11.

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

I would have to meet Jalen Ramsey

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment is when Alabama won the National Championship on the last play of the game, with the deep ball to DeVonta Smith.