Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Redshirt senior defensive lineman Aaron Patrick was chosen to the HERO Sports 2019 FCS Preseason All-America Team.  Patrick was a second team selection.
 
The 6-foot-4, 245-pound defensive end was a first team All-Ohio Valley Conference pick by coaches and communications directors and first team All-OVC by Phil Steele last season.  Patrick ranked second in the OVC with 0.68 sacks per game.  He finished the season with 53 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hurries and one pass break-up.