Pat excelled on both sides of the ball during a standout prep career at Bettendorf High School ... earned a spot on the Des Moines Register Elite All-State Team as well as first-team Class 4A all-state honors in 2008 ... also was a second-team all-state selection by the Iowa Newspaper Association after tallying 24 tackles, two interceptions, three pass breakups and a fumble recovery on defense as a s senior ... on the offensive side of the ball, he caught 46 passes for 688 yards and six touchdowns ... averaged 18.5 yards on punt returns and 29 yards per kickoff return ... qualified for the state track and field meet four times, attaining all-state recognition as a member of the 4x100-meter and 4x200 relays ... intends to major in health, physical education and recreation