Watch much NFL? At the game's highest level 3-4 outside linebackers such as San Diego's Shawne Merriman and Dallas' DeMarcus Ware are put into positions to shine and do so week after week. Kansas State hopes its linebackers can do the same in its 3-4, and junior college transfer Chris Patterson looks to have what it takes to flourish at that featured position.

Chris Patterson
Linebacker
6-foot-3, 215-pound junior
Joliet (Ill.) Community College

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