Jaret Patterson: Where does he fall in the running back class of 2021?

Analyzing Jaret Patterson’s Strengths

First, let’s talk about what running back Jaret Patterson does well. There’s a lot to like about Patterson’s game. He didn’t become the second Buffalo player named to the All-American team for nothing. Patterson is a great between-the-tackles running back. His compact, yet thick, frame allows him to hide behind his linemen and hit the hole. Once he does hit the hole, he’s got the heft to mix it up with the big boys inside. He can take a hit and keep on going.

He’s not the most shifty back, but he exhibits enough wiggle to find daylight even when it’s minimal. He’s always moving his feet and always finding ways to gain an extra yard. He has a strong frame that not only helps him take a pounding as a tough, physical runner, but it helps him keep a grip on the ball.

One of Patterson’s biggest strengths is his ball security. With Patterson’s running style in particular, some may worry about a tendency to fumble. That’s not an issue with Patterson. He’s able to tuck the ball into his frame, and it’s not going anywhere from there. With more than 300 touches in 2019, Patterson put the ball on the ground only once all season.