Jay Jay Patterson sticking with UNC 

ARLINGTON, Texas – When Larry Fedora replaced Butch Davis as the head coach at North Carolina, four-star offensive guard Jay Jay Patterson (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) – like several other North Carolina commitments – had questions.

After speaking with Fedora, Patterson’s inquiries were silenced, and his commitment to the Tar Heels stood firm. Patterson now will use Thursday’s Offense-Defense All-American Bowl as practice for upcoming FBS competition. Patterson, who will suit up for the East team, will line up against defensive linemen who have committed to SEC and Big Ten schools.

“There’s a lot more competition here. Everyone is at your level,” said Patterson, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound guard. “This will help me be heads-up on college. It won’t hit me all at one time. I feel like I’m learning a lot here.”

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