Cincinnati Football: Bearcats add 2025 3-star defensive lineman Benny Patterson

Indiana prospect and 2025 3-star defensive line recruit Benny Patterson revealed a commitment to the Cincinnati Bearcats on Monday afternoon!

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

Stay tuned for the latest recruiting updates and transfer portal rumors as the Bearcats coaching staff constructs the 2025 class and beyond!

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: Bearcats land 2025 3-star prospect Benny Patterson

Cincinnati native and 2025 3-star defensive end prospect Erik Gayle announced a commitment to his hometown Bearcats on Monday night!

Gayle is currently the 36th highest rated recruit out of the state of Ohio and 68th ranked edge rusher in the country according 247 Sports.

The Withrow University High School product committed to the Bearcats over offers from Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville and Toledo.

Scott Satterfield's team is hoping to improve in his second season at the helm after struggling to find success in the initial Big 12 campaign!