University of Chicago

Awards:

* 2-time Academic All-MWC in 2023 and 2024

2024:

* Appeared in 9 games as a sophomore
* Tallied 21 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks
* Returned 2 kicks for 37 total yards, an average of 18.5 yards per return
* Recorded career-highs of 4 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks in the 42-6 win over Grinnell on November 9
* Added four tackles three different times

2023:

* Appeared in 7 games as a freshman
* Tallied 7 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, and 1 quarterback hurry
* Made his collegiate debut with 1 tackle in the 39-6 loss to Monmouth on September 9
* Tallied his first-career tackle for loss and quarterback hurry in the 55-12 win over Lawrence on October 28

At UChicago:

* Minoring in Pre-Medical
* Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

High School:

* 4-year varsity letter award winner in football
* Team Special Teams Award
* Team Iron Terrior Award
* Team MVP Award
* National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award
* Son of Niraj Patel and Priti Bhagat