It's official: Shea Patterson will continue his career in Ann Arbor.

The No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2016 per the 247Sports Composite will fill the gaping experience hole left in Michigan’s quarterback stable after Wilton Speight announced his plan to transfer. Patterson was ranked the top signal caller in the country after starring at IMG Academy as a senior. Noted for his outstanding improvisational skill, he went on to be named the MVP in the Army All-American game before enrolling early at Ole Miss in January of 2016. He sat the first nine games of his freshman campaign as a planned redshirt, but then was thrust suddenly into action in game 10 when starter Chad Kelly went down with injury. Patterson went on to start the final three games of the season completing 72 of 132 passes for 880 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Patterson began 2017 as the Rebels starting quarterback went on to complete 166 of 260 passes for 2259 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Patterson’s season was cut short in game seven when he suffered a PCL injury versus LSU.

Patterson hails originally from Toledo and comes from a family of Michigan fans.

Patterson plans to petition the NCAA for immediate eligibility and will have two years of eligibility remaining. For more on the basis of his appeal, VIP members click here.

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