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Former Clemson linebacker announces transfer to SEC school

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Jonathan Wagner

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Former Clemson Tigers linebacker Kane Patterson just announced that he has transferred to Vanderbilt. Patterson, a former On3 Consensus four-star recruit, is originally from Nashville, meaning he is returning home to play for Vanderbilt.

Last season, Patterson played in nine games at Clemson, totaling 16 tackles, two tackles for loss, one interception, and one fumble recovery. This season, though, Patterson appeared in just three games, where he totaled four tackles.

In his three-year Clemson career, Patterson had 30 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and a fumble recovery. Patterson will also now be playing with his younger brother Langston at Vanderbilt.

“I would first like to start off by thanking God,” Patterson began. “Without Him none of this would be possible. I would also like to thank Coach Swinney and Clemson football for the past 3 years. With that being said, I will be finishing my career at Vanderbilt University.

“It has always been a dream of mine to play football with my brother, Langston Patterson, at the next level. I would like to thank Coach Lea, Coach Minter, and Coach Eggs for this opportunity. I can’t wait to get to work. #AnchorDown.”

Patterson is the second Patterson brother to commit to Vanderbilt this week

In addition to Patterson transferring home to Vanderbilt, former Clemson offensive lineman Paul Tchio is returning home to Georgia to play for Georgia Tech. Tchio announced his transfer destination earlier on Friday. Tchio is also a former On3 Consensus four-star recruit.

Patterson originally chose Clemson over offers from Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and others. In returning home to Vanderbilt, he is reuniting with his younger brother Langston. Langston, who is also a linebacker like the elder Patterson brother, officially signed with Vanderbilt on Wednesday over offers from Notre Dame, Kentucky, Tennessee and Stanford among others.