Will compete for a starting position at defensive tackle. 2003: Played in all 10 games, including a start in the Sul Ross State game...Had 24 tackles on the year, including four for loss and 2.5 sacks...Had four tackles against Howard Payne and Mary Hardin-Baylor...Earned academic All-ASC honors. 2002: Played in all 10 games, recording eight total tackles...Had a career-high three tackles against Miss. College. 2001: Had a solid true freshman season, with 14 tackles, three for loss and two sacks while playing in eight games...Academic all-ASC. High School: Was a two-time first-team all-district selection as an offensive and defensive lineman at Jacksboro High School...Was on the Lake Country Dream team and was first-team all-state in powerlifting. Personal: Son of Fred and Teresa Pate...Has a sister, Treva...Born April 17, 1983...Sports, Fitness and Leisure major.