03.28.2025
Growing up, Ava Patton dreamed of representing the Burnt Orange and White—a symbol of UT pride and tradition. “My sister [Carys Patton] and I dressed up as UT cheerleaders for Halloween when we were little, my family always goes to football games and other sporting events, so I’ve always loved Texas,” Ava says.
More than just a school she adored, The University of Texas represented family and legacy. Her father, James Patton, was a standout defensive lineman for Texas Football from 1988-91, earning first-team All-Southwest Conference honors twice, second-team All-American honors, and was tabbed the Longhorns' Most Valuable Player as a senior.