Football

A talented and promising defensive-back who could see increased playing during the coming season...has worked hard to improve his strength and skills in the weight room and spring camps...a versatile athlete who was a two-way impact player in high school...has made six consecutive appearances on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

AT TECH (IN 2013): Patrick saw action in 11 games in his sophomore season...finished the year with 10 total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss and one interception...his season-high of four tackles came in the opener against Cumberland...had a solid effort against No. 2 Eastern Illinois with one fumble recovery, two solo tackles and his first career interception, which he returned 20 yards.

(IN 2012): Patrick was featured in seven of Tech’s 11 games during his second season on the roster...made five total tackles.

(IN 2011): Prewitt spent his first season with the Golden Eagles as a redshirt working out with the scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Patrick was a two-way starter at Vestavia Hills High School, posting impressive credentials as both a defensive back and receiver...named to the 2008 All-Metro South team...earned a spot on the 2009 All-Over the Mountain Team and was chosen the Pat Patrick Best in High School Football Defensive Player of the Year...as a sophomore he had six touchdown receptions and intercepted four passes...as a junior, he had five TD catches for the offense, and on defense made 46 tackles, three interceptions and defended five passes...in his career, he had 12 scoring catches and rushed for two touchdowns, and also picked off two passes.

PERSONAL: The son of Malcolm and Amy Prewitt...born May 11, 1992, in Birmingham, Ala...full name is Patrick Stephen Prewitt...majoring in pre-physical therapy.