North Carolina Tar Heels#18 · DB Jaiden Patterson
89 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 195 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Dacula, GA
Jaiden Patterson is a DB (#18) for North Carolina, from Dacula, GA. In the 2026 season he has 18 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 17
Sacks 3
Interceptions 10
Passes defensed 18
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 9
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 3
Coverage 18
Ball-hawking 10
Run defense 17
Havoc rate 17
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 7
Frame 8
Experience 13
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2026 season
18
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
3
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Jaiden Patterson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNC | 4 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | UNC | 11 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | UNC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
37
3
15
6
41
70
10
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Notre Dame | L 26-37 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Clemson | L 20-28 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs East Tennessee State | W 35-3 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs TCU | W 15-10 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNorth Carolina DB: #18
- ClassJunior
- HometownDacula, GA
Jaiden Patterson: North Carolina DB profile and stats
Jaiden Patterson is a DB (#18) for North Carolina, from Dacula, GA. This profile tracks Jaiden Patterson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the North Carolina roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where North Carolina sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Jaiden Patterson in the news
All newsRecapNotre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 (Week 5, 2026)Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 at Kenan Stadium. Now Notre Dame is 5-0, and North Carolina is 2-2, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapNorth Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 (Week 2, 2026)North Carolina beat East Tennessee State 35-3 at Kenan Stadium. Now North Carolina is 2-0, and East Tennessee State is 0-1.2026-09-12RecapNorth Carolina beat TCU 15-10 (Week 1, 2026)North Carolina beat TCU 15-10 at Aviva Stadium, a neutral site. Now North Carolina is 1-0, and TCU is 0-1.2026-08-29
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jaiden Patterson play for?
Jaiden Patterson plays for North Carolina, wearing #18 at DB.
What position does Jaiden Patterson play?
Jaiden Patterson is a DB for North Carolina.
How tall is Jaiden Patterson?
Jaiden Patterson is 6-1 and weighs 195 lb.
What year is Jaiden Patterson in?
Jaiden Patterson is listed as a junior on the North Carolina roster.
Where is Jaiden Patterson from?
Jaiden Patterson is from Dacula, GA.
How many tackles does Jaiden Patterson have?
Jaiden Patterson has 18 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.