Daymond Patterson (August 24, 2007)
| N2FL: At what age did you start playing football? |
| D.P.: Age 5. |
| N2FL: When and who was your first scholarship offer? |
| D.P.: From Illinois on March 4, 2007 |
| N2FL: How many scholarship offers do you currently have? |
| D.P.: 8 |
| N2FL: What was your favorite college team growing up? |
| D.P.: Miami Hurricanes |
| N2FL: Favorite NFL Team? |
| D.P.: Bengals |
| N2FL: Do you try and idolize any specific player? |
| D.P.: Chad Johnson |
| N2FL: You committed to Kansas in June, why did you decide to end the process so early? |
| D.P.: I felt it was a real good fit for me...and I really like my chances at KU. |
| N2FL: What were some of the considerations when choosing your school? |
| D.P.: My playing time, what position, education, and just liking the coaches and players. |
| N2FL: What position would you prefer to play in college? |
| D.P.: I want to play the slot receiver and kickoff and punt return. |
| N2FL: Are there any schools who continue to recruit you despite your commitment? |
| D.P.: Not really I still get mail but nothing big. |
| N2FL: Who was your lead recruiter at Kansas? |
| D.P.: Clint Bowen |
| N2FL: Despite your pledge to the Jayhawks, will you take any "official visits" anywhere else? |
| D.P.: No |
| N2FL: Was there another school(s) in consideration before you pulled the trigger on the Jayhawks, and what was it about Kansas that ultimately sold you on them? |
| D.P.: There were a few schools but I felt I have a great chance to do something big at KU. I felt they were very up and coming and have a great coach. I loved how interested in me they were. |
| N2FL: What are some of your playing strengths? |
| D.P.: Field smarts and field awareness. Then my speed, quickness, catching, and precise route running. |
| N2FL: What are some things you would like to work on between now and college? |
| D.P.: My size and blocking. |
| N2FL: How do you feel about Redshirting? |
| D.P.: I feel it can be very helpful for players. I wouldn't mind redshirting. |
| N2FL: Do you have a major in mind? |
| D.P.: Sports Medicine |
| N2FL: What are your goals for your senior season? |
| D.P.: To be a leader for the team, have a breakout year, and go to state. |
| N2FL: What is the craziest recruiting "pitch" you have heard so far? |
| D.P.: I didn't hear too many crazy things, they were all pretty straight forward. |
| N2FL: Have you communicated with any prospective recruits about attending Kansas with you? |
| D.P.: I have spoken with a few players and shared some thoughts about different things. |
| N2FL: Who has been the biggest influence in your life? |
| D.P.: My father |