Jamison Patton becoming vocal leader in Iowa State safety room

It’s been a transformational offseason and training camp for Iowa State junior safety Jamison Patton, who has emerged as one of the most vocal leaders in a position group now without Beau Freyler and Malik Verdon. But in addition to just being the loudest voice in the room, Patton, a former high school quarterback, is […]

Nov 30, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA;  Iowa State Cyclones defensive back Jamison Patton (2) tackles Kansas State Wildcats wide receiver Keagan Johnson (10) in the first quarter at at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

It’s been a transformational offseason and training camp for Iowa State junior safety Jamison Patton, who has emerged as one of the most vocal leaders in a position group now without Beau Freyler and Malik Verdon.

But in addition to just being the loudest voice in the room, Patton, a former high school quarterback, is perfecting his craft in the secondary. The Ankeny (Iowa) alum has been locked in a preseason battle with Ta’Shawn James and Cam Smith at the boundary safety.

Patton spoke on his ascent playing with the Cyclones and looked ahead to a season opener with Kansas State during a media availability on Monday afternoon.

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