Oklahoma State lands safety Zaquan Patterson over Ole Miss

Highly sought-after safety Zaquan Patterson has committed to Oklahoma State, dealing a blow to Ole Miss's efforts to rebuild its secondary through the transfer portal. Patterson, a transfer from Miami, was a top-25 available safety and visited Ole Miss last month. He played in every game last season, recording 19 tackles and three pass break-ups as a freshman. Ole Miss, aiming for a top-5 transfer portal class, has been actively reshaping its defensive backfield. Coach Lane Kiffin had identified the secondary as a key area for improvement.