High intensity player who has started several games throughout his three previous year with the Bulldogs...Will begin season as a starter at the outside linebacker spot...Expected to provide veteran leadership to youthful squad...'06 Spring Game star with two interceptions returned for touchdowns...Had 39 tackles last season, including three and one-half stops behind the line of scrimmage...All-district selection at Plano High School...

Personal: Born Jan 14, 1984...Parents are Ron and Brenda Paterson...Has one brother and sister, Victor and Adraine...Majoring in business...Favorite athlete is Lawrence Taylor.