Cincinnati Football: 2025 3-star Benny Patterson breaks down commitment

Cincinnati Bearcats newest commit and a 2025 3-star defensive lineman Benny Patterson broke down his recent commitment with 247 Sports!

"The number one thing was the relationship that was built with the coaching staff. I'm confident in what's to come and I want to be a part of it."

Patterson was initially committed to Northern Illinois before flipping his pledge to Cincinnati over California, Texas Tech, Toledo and more!

The Castle High School product is currently the 30th highest rated recruit out of Indiana and the 125th ranked defensive lineman per 247 Sports.

Cincinnati Football: 2025 3-star Benny Patterson breaks down commitment

Cincinnati product and 2025 3-star linebacker Paul Nelson included the Bearcats among his finalists alongside multiple prominent teams!

Nelson is going to choose between scholarship offers from Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Toledo and West Virginia.

Stay tuned for the most recent recruiting and transfer portal updates as Scott Satterfield's coaching staff continues to build the roster!

The Princeton High School standout is the 36th highest ranked recruit from Ohio and should be a high priority for the Bearcats going forward.