40 DAYS TO KICKOFF: Ian Patterson

Ian Patterson returns in 2015 as K-State's primary kickoff specialist. Surprisingly, it doesn't appear he's on scholarship yet. - Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesIn which BracketCat counts down the 40th day until kickoff with a profile of kicker Ian Patterson.

Ian Patterson (Jan. 17, 1994) is a walk-on place-kicker who has handled a majority of the kickoff duties over the last two years. He will look to continue to handle kickoffs while competing for placement-kicking duties, as well.

Patterson played for three seasons at Rock Bridge High School under head coach A.J. Ofodile. He was named an all-district and all-area kicker after connecting on all eight field goals in his senior year,…