Jaiden Patterson’s growth fuels UNC defense aiming for faster start

Posted Mar 31, 2026
Now entering his junior season, UNC defensive back Jaiden Patterson is building on his late-season success while stepping out of his comfort zone and emerging as a leader for UNC's defense and the team as a whole — a unit hoping to start faster this season after early struggles last season stemming from unfamiliarity with a new roster and coaching staff. (TarHeel247)

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