Stanford in hot pursuit of ILB Langston Patterson

It's take two for Stanford and its attempt to recruit a very talented linebacker from the Patterson family. The Cardinal offered Langston Jan. 21 — almost three years after offering his older brother, Kane, who ended up at Clemson.

Langston did not join his brother on a visit to Stanford, but when Kane found out that Langston had been offered by inside linebackers coach Eric Sanders he was "pumped", Langston said in a direct message to Cardinal Sports Report.

"It's still one (of the offers) he's most proud of. I've put a lot of work into athletics and my academics. A Stanford offer is a huge compliment on both ends. (It's an) incredible opportunity."

Stanford hosted Langston for a virtual visit Wednesday and the junior said he "loved it".

"All the coaches were awesome and you could tell it is one of the most intelligent schools in the world. I liked the way I could see myself in the program."

Patterson has talked with Sanders "almost every week" for "about three months" about the Cardinal defense and how he'd fit into the program. Those conversations and the virtual visit have made Langston feel excited about visiting in person someday.

In addition to Stanford, Patterson said that Nebraska, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame and Tennessee (before the staff changes) are recruiting him the hardest. He also reports offers from Duke, Purdue, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Arkansas and others.

Patterson had 75 tackles, 25 for loss, and six sacks during the 2020 season. He also rushed for 700 yards and 13 touchdowns.