Auburn has no shot with Patterson. None at all. Patterson is not a HS senior looking for a warm and fuzzy "home and family" for the next 4 years. He is a JUCO WR who has his sights on the NFL as soon as possible -- he would like to have a great 2012 leading him to be a "one and done" player, but for sure wants to accomplish that goal by the end of his 2nd year. Auburn has no QB that can accomplish that for him and will not develop one between now and 2012. So Auburn is out.
Using that criteria, apart from Tennessee the only other program having a chance with him would be Georgia, with Arky as a long shot. But just having an elite QB is not the sole criteria for him to achieve his goal -- equally important is that he needs a program that has the mentality and willingness to consistently attack opponents using the passing game.
That leaves Tennessee as his only logical choice.
He will sign with the Vols in November or December, probably at or shortly after his OV here.
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