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From UTPB to the NFL: Ben Patterson chasing his dream with the Jaguars
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Trey Francis , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Trey Francis, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 22, 2026 Indexed here Jul 22, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway Ben Patterson, a wide receiver, has taken a significant step towards achieving his goal.
A former UTPB athlete is pursuing a career in professional football. Ben Patterson, a wide receiver, has taken a significant step towards achieving his goal. Details of his journey are available from local news sources.
It is known that he signed with a team in the National Football League. Further information about Patterson's career can be found through KMID/KPEJ, including the specific team he joined and the date of the signing.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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