JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JULY 29: Ben Patterson #83 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball during Training Camp at The Miller Electric Center on July 29, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesThe Steelers havent been shy about shuffling their wide receiver room over training camp this summer, and on Monday, the team brought in another contender for a tryout. According to PennLives Nick Farabaugh, Pittsburgh recently worked out wide receiver Ben Patterson. The team did not sign him immediately as of this article. Patterson played college football at the University of Texas Permian Basin. His best season came in 2025, when he recorded 32 catches for 678 yards and five touchdowns, being named to the Second-Team All-Lone Star Conference Offense. He logged an impressive 21.2 yards per catch in his final collegiate season. UTPB WR Ben Patterson (@BenPatt18) has been one of the premier deep threats in D2 for years, and after his 2025 season, he shouldnt still be flying under the radar in draft circles.At 64, 225 lbs, the Fort Worth, Texas native earned 2nd Team All-LSC honors after hauling in pic.twitter.com/GGAfBvHA5n Bryan (@RealBGauvin23) March 28, 2026His measurables are likely what drew him NFL interest. Patterson scored a strong 8.49 RAS before the draft. Listed at 65, 220 pounds, he reportedly ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash. Patterson went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, but signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a UDFA before being waived Aug. 2. Hes the second-ever UTPB product to receive an NFL contract offer.