Keith Patterson

Keith Patterson is the defensive coordinator at The University of Tulsa. Since joining the Golden Hurricanes’ staff in 2003, he has helped develop the Tulsa defensive unit into one of the top defenses in the nation. Patterson came to Tulsa with 16 years experience on the prep level in Oklahoma and Texas. His coaching resume also includes one season as the wide receivers coach at Northeastern State (OK) University, where he helped the Redmen earn a No. 3 national ranking. A 1986 graduate of East Central (OK) University where he was a four-year letterman and starter as a defensive back for the Tigers, Patterson is widely respected for his understanding of the defensive game.