Early Signing Day: Michigan Football signs DT Benny Patterson

Trent Knoop | 9 Hours Ago

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore looks on at a timeout against Ohio State during the first half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Benny Patterson was a late riser in the 2025 cycle. He was a Cincinnati commit since April, but teams such as Michigan, Penn State, USC, LSU, and Florida State all tried to make a run at him. The Wolverines offered him on Oct. 14 and he committed to Michigan on Nov. 1. Benny made it official by signing with the maize and blue.

Newburgh (IN) Castle DL Benny Patterson

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Notable Offers:

Cincinnati, USC, LSU, Penn State, Florida State, and Texas Tech, among others

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