BIO

 Three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN
 Two-star recruit by Scout
 Ranked No. 56 strong-side defensive end by 247Sports and No. 107 by ESPN
 Ranked No. 165 recruit in Florida by 247Sports
 Played at Trinity Christian Academy for head coach Verlon Dorminey
 Lettered three years in football
 Trinity Christian Academy won four straight state titles during his high school career
 32 TFLs and 15 sacks a senior
 2016 all-county first team
 2016 Florida 3A all-state second team
 Honor Roll for three years
 Offers included Appalachian State, Buffalo, Charlotte, Colorado State and Rutgers
 Verbally committed to Illinois in January 2017
 Picked Illinois because, “it was the best fit for me and I love the vision that the coaches have for the program.”
 Listed JJ Watt as his favorite athlete because of his versatility
 Plans to major in law
 Wants to go into law enforcement following his playing career
 Born Feb. 14, 1998
 Son of Melinda and Deon Pate Sr.
 Father, Deon Sr., was a member of the Chicago Bulls practice team
 Has one brother, Dylan Pate