Delta State University

2009: Brings leadership and experience to the midfielder position for coach Allen and the Statesmen.

2008: Appeared in 14 games for the Statesmen...Totaled five shots with three shots on goal.

JUCO: Started between the pipes two straight seasons for the Bulldogs and coach Barry Thrash…Is a two-time second team All-State and All-Region...Captured the Kai Thrash award twice along with a South State title in 2007…Finished his career with three goals, 18 assists and 18 saves.

PREP: Started four straight seasons under Joe Gatchet at Gautier HS as the goalkeeper…Won three district titles in 2001, 2002 and 2004… Member of the Beta Club, Band, Jazz Band, Show Choir and Spanish Club…Graduated with honors.

PERSONAL: Full name is Patrick Ryan Grafton…Born January 5, 1987…Son of Ronny and Brenda Grafton…Has two brothers, Derek and David…Majoring in business.