| Position: | Defensive lineman |
| Number: | 96 |
| Birth Date: | 13 June 1964 |
| Birth Place: | Oahu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 2 |
| Weight Lb: | 267 |
| Draftyear: | 1988 |
| Draftround: | 2 |
| Draftpick: | 34 |
| High School: | McClintock (Arizona) |
| College: | Arizona State |
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| Statlabel1: | Games played (started) |
| Statvalue1: | 48 (13) |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statvalue2: | 11 |
| Statlabel3: | Interceptions |
| Statvalue3: | 1 |
| Pfr: | PattSh20 |
Kenneth Shawn Patterson (born June 13, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Oahu, Hawaii, and after moving to Arizona, graduated from McClintock High School.[1] Patterson then played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils as a "standout defensive lineman".[2] He recorded three sacks his senior year at Arizona State University.[3]
Patterson was selected by the Packers in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played in 48 games for the Packers over six seasons, recording 11 sacks and 1 interception.[1] He became an immediate starter his rookie year after injuries to other Packers' players.[3] His only interception occurred in a 1990 game against the Minnesota Vikings; he tipped the ball, caught it and then returned it for a touchdown.[4] Patterson retired after the 1993 NFL season due to bad knees. After his football career, he became a home builder in Arizona. In 2006, Patterson, who has been a lifelong hunting enthusiast, made news for successfully shooting with a bow and arrow a record sized bull elk in Northern Arizona.[5] Patterson's son, Kyle, played college football for the United States Air Force Academy.[2]