Courtney Patterson is a cornerback for Arkansas State from Ocala, Florida, where he attended Jones High School. Patterson received three-star ratings from recruiting services, 247, recruiting services and garnered 21 offers from programs including Mississippi State, Missouri, Florida, Florida State, Miami, North Carolina, UCF, and West Virginia. In high school, he compiled 118 solo tackles and 185 total tackles across his career, along with 8.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, 10 interceptions, and 15 pass deflections. As a senior, he recorded 51 tackles, 2.0 sacks, and 2 interceptions while forcing 3 fumbles. Patterson also spent time on offense as a junior, catching 5 passes for 60 yards with a long of 30 yards. During the 2025 season, he appeared in two games without recording statistics.

Arkansas State2025 — present