5Davaughn Patterson
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Bio
Davaughn Patterson is a 6'0", 217-pound defensive back for Wake Forest from Jacksonville, Florida. A redshirt junior and three-star recruit from Edward H White High School, Patterson has appeared in games throughout his college career. In 2025, he recorded 80 total tackles, 35 solo tackles, 9 pass defenses, 4 tackles for loss, and 4 quarterback hurries across all 12 games. Patterson earned 2025 All-ACC Honorable Mention and 2025 Athlon Preseason All-ACC recognition. He finished sixth in the ACC in passes defended while leading his team with nine. Patterson plays primarily as a slot corner and also contributes at strong safety and on special teams. From Edward H White · Jacksonville, FL.
Davaughn Patterson started 13 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'1"Weight215 lbHometownJacksonville, FLHigh schoolEdward H WhiteRecruiting3 · No. 1232 national · 2023 classConferenceACC
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
2
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
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INT
0
PBU
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QB HUR
Career path
EDWARD H WHITEJacksonville, FL
WAKE FOREST2023 — present