Bobcat defense getting back on its feet in spring ball

The toughest part of 2020 for Caeveon Patton was not being on the field.

Patton is a three-year starter on the defensive line. He’s never had to stay on the sideline for very long in the fall, despite playing through spurts of back pain.

But last summer, Patton severely herniated one of his discs and wasn’t able to play through it. Despite the senior not practicing for weeks while rehabbing the injury, head coach Jake Spavital said on Sept. 1 that he expected Patton to play in Texas State’s season opener four days later.