Promising UNC sophomore defensive back Jaiden Patterson will be back in 2026. The school announced his re-signing on Friday. Recruited as a safety, Patterson stepped in at cornerback when starter Thaddeus Dixon went down with an injury early in the fifth game this year. From that point forward, Patterson was a key piece of the rotation in the secondary. (Inside Carolina) UNC running back Demon June set to return for sophomore season
While most of Friday's college football news focused on players entering the transfer portal, there has been some good news regarding some of the players.
Defensive Back Jaiden Patterson Returning to UNC in 2026
