Patrick Surtain facts for kids
Surtain with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007
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| Position: | Defensive backs coach | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 19, 1976 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Edna Karr (New Orleans) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Southern Miss | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44 | ||||||||||||
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Patrick Frank Surtain Sr. (born June 19, 1976) is an American football coach and former professional player. He played as a cornerback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Today, he is the defensive backs coach for Florida State University. He has held this position since 2023. Patrick Surtain played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. The Miami Dolphins picked him in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Early Years: How Patrick Started Playing Football
Patrick Surtain grew up in New Orleans. He went to Edna Karr High School. There, he was a talented quarterback for the football team. He threw for 753 yards and seven touchdowns. He also ran for 784 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Besides football, Patrick was a great athlete in other sports. He played baseball and ran track. In his senior year, he helped his school win state championships. These wins were in both basketball and football.
College Career: Playing for Southern Miss
After high school, Surtain went to the University of Southern Mississippi. He played football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. He was a four-year letterman, meaning he played all four years. For two of those years, he was a starter.
In his junior year, Patrick started every game. He made 84 tackles and defended 8 passes. He also caught six interceptions. This showed he was a strong defensive player.
Professional Football Journey: Playing in the NFL
Miami Dolphins: A Star Cornerback
The Miami Dolphins chose Patrick Surtain in the 1998 NFL draft. He was the 44th player picked overall. He played for the Dolphins from 1998 to 2004. During this time, he became a very important player.
He was chosen for the Pro Bowl three times. These were in 2002, 2003, and 2004. A Pro Bowl selection means he was one of the best players in the league. With the Dolphins, he had 344 tackles and 29 interceptions. He played in 108 games for the team.
Kansas City Chiefs: A New Team
In April 2005, Patrick Surtain moved to a new team. The Dolphins traded him to the Kansas City Chiefs. After the trade, the Chiefs signed him to a big seven-year contract.
He played for the Chiefs until February 2009. With the Chiefs, he had 192 tackles and eight interceptions. He played in 55 games for Kansas City.
Coaching Career: From Player to Coach
After his playing career, Patrick Surtain became a coach. He started coaching at the high school level.
Coaching High School Teams
In 2016, Surtain became the head coach at American Heritage School. This school is in Florida. He led the team to great success. They won state championships in 2016, 2017, and 2020. His overall coaching record at American Heritage was 66 wins and 10 losses.
Coaching in the NFL and College
In 2022, Patrick Surtain returned to the Miami Dolphins. He worked as a defensive assistant coach. This role helped him share his knowledge with NFL players.
Since January 2023, he has been the defensive backs coach for the Florida State Seminoles. He helps college players improve their skills.
Personal Life: A Football Family
Patrick Surtain is married to Michelle Surtain. They have three children. His son, Patrick Surtain II, is also a professional football player. Patrick II played for his father at American Heritage School. He was one of the top high school players in 2018.
Like his dad, Patrick II plays cornerback. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2021, the Denver Broncos drafted him as the 9th player overall. This makes them one of the few father-son duos to play in the NFL at the same position.
