Langston Patterson

Langston Patterson is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Early life Patterson attended Christ Presbyterian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, and committed to play college football for the Vanderbilt Commodores.

College career As a freshman in 2022, Patterson appeared in all 12 games. In 2023, he led the Commodores notching 74 tackles with eight being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and an interception. In 2024, Patterson posted 78 tackles with five going for a loss, a sack and a half, and two pass deflections in 11 games played. In his final season in 2025, Patterson appeared in all 13 games, totaling 69 tackles with one and a half being for a loss.

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Patterson signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, he was waived by the Cowboys.

Personal life Patterson is the son of former Alabama quarterback Wes Patterson and the younger brother of former Vanderbilt linebacker Kane Patterson.