He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft … Someone who can be a ball hawk. Minkah Fitzpatrick: Pos: FS, 2020: 1 TD,Career: 37 G, 4 TD, All-Pro(1st), ProBowl, Steelers/Dolphins 2018-2020, born NJ 1996 He learned both safety positions and primarily ran with the second-team. Yes, Miami could move McCain to the outside opposite Xavien Howard, but he seems more comfortable inside. He made his professional regular season debut in the Dolphins’ season-opener against the Tennessee Titans and recorded six combined tackles and broke up a pass in their 27–20 victory. “Turning Fitzpatrick into a Swiss army knife in 2019 and a deep safety in years following will take him away from what has been his best position over the past four years: slot cornerback,” writes PFF’s Austin Gayle. [31] In the 2016 SEC Championship Game against Florida, Fitzpatrick broke the Alabama all-time record for career interceptions returned for a touchdown (4). There’s no doubt that Fitzpatrick deserved to make this list, but where he was slated left me scratching my head. [14] NFL analyst Mel Kiper Jr. stated Fitzpatrick may experience a slide in the draft due to not having a defined role. [24] Fitzpatrick made his first career interception off Tom Brady in the fourth quarter on a pass intended for Phillip Dorsett, and returned it for a 14-yard gain. Going back to his college performance, he was graded as the top slot coverage player ever in the PFF college era (2014-2018). I understand that Jamal Adams and Derwin James are great football players, and you can argue that either of them is the best safety in the league. PFF sees Fitzpatrick as “already on track to be one of the best slot cornerbacks in the NFL,” but Miami seems him as a safety. “It’s not that Fitzpatrick isn’t versatile,” Gayle explains. Over the first two weeks of the season, the Steelers allowed 155 passing yards on throws 20 or more yards downfield (t-11th most). According to PFF, Joseph was the team’s best defender in 2018. With the Steelers, Minkah allowed just a 46.3 passer rating and 52.0 percent of passes to be completed in his area (13/25), according to Pro Football Reference’s advanced statistics. [25] He recorded ten combined tackles (two solo) during their 28–20 victory against the Oakland Raiders in Week 3. [2] He was a wide receiver on offense and a defensive back on defense. NFL and PFF player stats for Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick on Pro Football Focus. But Pro Football Focus believes the Dolphins will be misusing their 2018 first-round draft pick if they do not make him a permanent slot cornerback. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Pittsburgh Steelers and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. “The offensive shift is forcing defenses to adapt and add a fifth defensive back – the slot cornerback – to play a significant role. And according to Pro Football Focus, ... — PFF (@PFF) June 20, 2020. Gayle compared Fitzpatrick’s slot grade, a 79.3, to his grade when he played anywhere else on the field, sub-60.0, and said Miami’s “decision should be easy.”, He concludes, writing, “Safety isn’t nearly as valuable as cornerback – outside or slot – and he’s already on track to be one of the best slot cornerbacks in the NFL. The problem is, Miami already has a really good slot cornerback in Bobby McCain. Fitzpatrick attended St. Peter's Preparatory School in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he played high school football for the Marauders. Fitzpatrick was ranked as the top cornerback prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked as the top safety prospect by Sports Illustrated and NFL analyst Mike Mayock. Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images). On March 7, 2018, Fitzpatrick participated at Alabama's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. He played college football at Alabama, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft before being traded to the Steelers during the 2019 season. Fantasy football rankings and projections for Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick view Minkah Fitzpatrick Fantasy Outlook with Player Grades, Fantasy & NFL Draft Learn More 4 cornerback in the nation in 2015. PFF: Minkah Fitzpatrick ‘already on track to be one of the best slot cornerbacks’ By Kevin Nogle @KevinNogle May 29, 2019, 1:51pm EDT / new “The 6-foot-1, 202-pounder has all the tools necessary to hold his own at nearly any defensive position with added experience. In that same game, he tied the Alabama records for most interceptions in a game (3), and career interceptions returned for a touchdown (4). Someone who can cover a tight end or a running back when needed. Fitzpatrick was the first safety drafted in 2018. Steelers News: The scary truth of Ben Roethlisberger’s ‘workout’ routine, 46.3 passer rating and 52.0 percent of passes to be completed, Steelers know that great safeties are hard to come by in the NFL, Jerry Jeudy Taken by Jaguars in B/R User 2020 NFL Mock Draft. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [20], On June 1, 2018, the Miami Dolphins signed Fitzpatrick to a fully guaranteed four-year, $16.4 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $10.04 million.[21][22]. It was his second interception and first pick-six of his career. Minkah Fitzpatrick, whom the Steelers acquired after the second week of last season. PFF recently released its list of “Top 25 players under the age of 25.” While Fitzpatrick made the cut, he was just the 4th ranked safety and 17th ranked player on this list. [35][36] [26] During a Week 15 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, Fitzpatrick intercepted a Kirk Cousins pass, returning it 50 yards for a touchdown. He also ran track. [23] Head coach Adam Gase named Fitzpatrick the primary backup safety to begin the regular season, behind starters McDonald and Reshad Jones. [37], In Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns, Fitzpatrick recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by Baker Mayfield and returned it for a 33 yard pick six during the 38–7 win. [15] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Fitzpatrick was projected to be a first round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. In 2014, he caught 45 passes for 1,111 yards and 12 touchdowns, while recording 70 tackles and three interceptions on defense. 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