Hall of Fame
Melvin Patrick was virtually unblockable as a 250-pound defensive tackle in 1983. Patrick became the first athlete in school history in any sport to earn first team All-America honors when he was named an NAIA First Team All-American. A two-year starter, Patrick set records while posting numbers usually reserved for edge pass rushers.
In 1983, Patrick set a single-season record that still stands when he sacked opposing quarterbacks 16 times and finished the season with a combined 25 tackles behind the line of scrimmage. For his career, Patrick recorded 19 sacks and 28 tackles for losses. In addition to his All-America honors, Patrick was a first team All-AIC selection.
