Langston Patterson
| No. 47 – Dallas Cowboys | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, Tennessee) |
| College | Vanderbilt (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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Langston Patterson is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Early life and high school
Patterson attended Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, and committed to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[1]
College career
As a freshman in 2022, Patterson appeared in all 12 games.[2] In 2023, he led the Commodores notching 74 tackles with eight being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception.[3] In 2024, Patterson posted 78 tackles with five going for a loss, a sack and a half, and two pass deflections in 11 games played.[4][5] In his final season in 2025, Patterson appeared in all 13 games, totaling 69 tackles with one and a half being for a loss.[6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (1.84 m) |
229 lb (104 kg) |
30+7⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) |
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m) |
4.66 s | 1.50 s | 2.65 s | 4.40 s | 7.38 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
20 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[7] | ||||||||||||
After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Patterson signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[8]
Personal life
Patterson is the son of former Alabama quarterback Wes Patterson and the younger brother of former Vanderbilt linebacker Kane Patterson.[9][10]
References
- ^ Kreager, Tom (March 22, 2021). "Langston Patterson becomes first Vanderbilt football commitment for Class of 2022". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Provoost, Ashleigh (December 14, 2024). "Langston Patterson: The power of brotherhood". The Vanderbilt Hustler. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Robinson, George (March 26, 2024). "Why Vanderbilt football linebacker Langston Patterson's decision to stay could help defense". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Gerson, Aria (September 13, 2025). "Vanderbilt football's Langston Patterson ejected for targeting vs South Carolina". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Skrbina, Paul (March 25, 2025). "How Vanderbilt football's Langston Patterson was affected by a trip to Navajo Nation". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Gerson, Aria (January 15, 2026). "Vanderbilt's Langston Patterson ineligible for 2026 after judge denies redshirt injunction". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ "Langston Patterson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ Howman, David. "Everything you need to know about Cowboys' undrafted free agent signings". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Gerson, Aria (October 3, 2024). "Vanderbilt's Langston Patterson has Alabama football family connection but was Auburn fan growing up". The Tennessean. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
- ^ Stahl, Matt (September 30, 2025). "Why son of former Alabama player wants to 'dominate' Tide with Vanderbilt". AL.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.