Ajee Patterson – Quarterback – Senior – University of New Haven

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?

 

Ajee Patterson:  6’1, 212. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Where will you be training for the NFL Draft? 

 

Ajee Patterson:  Virginia. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall experience at the National Bowl all-star game in Daytona Beach, FL.

 

Ajee Patterson:  It was a great experience.  It was nice playing with some of the best athletes in D-II football.  But also it was great learning from the guys who have been a around the game for a long time.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the biggest thing that you will take away from that weekend?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Knowledge from the best of the best.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who was the best player that you have faced at the National Bowl?

 

Ajee Patterson:  It was a lot of good players out there.  Everybody brought their best everyday.

Alex Khvatov:  Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in
you?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Rutgers, Monmouth and CCSU. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose University of New Haven? 

 

Ajee Patterson:  Best fit for me.   

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Arm strength and reading a defense.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Making faster decisions. 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall career.

 

Ajee Patterson:  It was a great career.  I did some really nice things at UNH.  Getting to the playoffs was the best feeling. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you consider your biggest accomplishment during your college career? 

 

Ajee Patterson:  Breaking the school record for most passing yards with 10,128 yds.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Beating West Chester in the first round.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?     

Ajee Patterson:  Be smart with the football.

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Dallas Cowboys.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Jared Goff. 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the most important trait for a QB?  

 

Ajee Patterson:  Awareness.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the defense? 

 

Ajee Patterson:  I am looking at the safeties.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the toughest player that you have faced on an opposing team? 

 

Ajee Patterson:  Garret Sickels.   

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Ajee Patterson:  The process of winning football games.  

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your biggest role model and why?

 

Ajee Patterson:  My mom and grandma because they make a lot of sacrifices for me.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your definition of a leader?

 

Ajee Patterson: Someone who is going to come into work everyday and work hard with no excuses. 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Playing video games, shopping and watching TV. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to do with your life after your football
career is over?

 

Ajee Patterson:  FBI agent.   

Alex Khvatov:  What five words best describe you? 

 

Ajee Patterson:  Chill, funny, kind, clean and hard working.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who will win the National Championship in CFB this year?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Notre Dame. 

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who will win Super Bowl LIII in February?

 

Ajee Patterson:  Dallas Cowboys.