JaidenPatterson

CBCB#18UNC Tar Heels
6'1" • 195lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
60.9
784th/1004 - CBs
Snap Count '26
486
64th/2304 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
411th/1004 - CBs
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ UCONNH 11/7, 5:00 PM
Jaiden
Patterson
CB
#18
|
UNC Tar Heels

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026
Jaiden Patterson is a cornerback for the North Carolina Tar Heels who earned a 60.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 784th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 63.8 ranked 657th among 1004 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 47.2 ranked 964th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Patterson broke up 5 passes in coverage. He allowed a 84.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 15 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 26 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
North Carolina Tar Heels
2024 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
60.9
AVG
784th/1004 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
63.8
AVG
657th/1004 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
56.2
AVG
544th/1004 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
47.2
AVG
964th/1004 CBs

Highest Graded Games

@ NCCR
75.7
Week 2, 2025
vs VARI
75.6
Week 3, 2025
vs INND
71
Week 5, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

@ SCCL
34.4
Week 3, 2026
vs NYSY
53.9
Week 8, 2026
vs TXCU
54
Week 1, 2025

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
26
154th/1004 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
411th/1004 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
468th/1004 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
15
574th/1004 CBs
Rank
154
th
Solo Tackles
26
182
nd
Assists
6
184
th
Forced Fumbles
0
507
th
Stops
5
149
th
Sacks
0
977
th
Missed Tackles
10
411
th
Interceptions
0
445
th
Passer Rating Allowed
84.4
715
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
14.2
468
th
Total Pressures
0
52
nd
PBUs
5
574
th
Receptions Allowed
15
Rank
64
th
Total Snaps
486
46
th
Run Defense Snaps
232
567
th
Pass Rush Snaps
2
111
th
Coverage Snaps
252