38 Facts About Patrick Surtain

Patrick Surtain is the defensive backs coach for Florida State University, a position he has held since 2023.

Patrick Surtain played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Patrick Surtain was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft, and played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Patrick Surtain played baseball and ran track, and was a member of the state title basketball and football teams in his senior year.

Patrick Surtain attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a four-year letterman and two-year starter.

Patrick Surtain was the fourth cornerback drafted in 1998, after the likes of Charles Woodson and Duane Starks.

Patrick Surtain appeared in all 16 games as a rookie in 1998, but did not receive a start and finished the season with two interceptions.

Patrick Surtain returned under head coach Jimmy Johnson in 1999 and began the season as the third cornerback on the depth chart behind Sam Madison and Terrell Buckley.

Patrick Surtain finished his sophomore season with a total of 47 combined tackles, five pass deflections, two interceptions, and two sacks in 16 games and six starts.

Patrick Surtain entered training camp slated as the No 2 starting cornerback under new defensive coordinator Jim Bates following the departure of Terrell Buckley via free agency.

Patrick Surtain started all 16 games for the first time in his career and had a total of 54 combined tackles, set a career-high with 21 pass deflections, made five interceptions, two forced fumbles, one sack, and a fumble recovery.

Patrick Surtain returned as the No 2 starting cornerback alongside Sam Madison and was chosen over 2001 first-round pick Jamar Fletcher and 2000 third-round pick Ben Kelly.

Patrick Surtain started all 16 games and had a total of 54 combined tackles, 16 pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one sack, and a touchdown.

Patrick Surtain returned as a starting cornerback along with Sam Madison for the third consecutive season under head coach Dave Wannstedt.

Patrick Surtain remained inactive for the next two games due to his sprained knee and ended his streak of 66 consecutive games and 39 consecutive starts in-a-row.

Patrick Surtain finished the season with 59 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, six interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and one touchdown in 14 games and 14 starts.

Patrick Surtain was voted to his first career Pro Bowl and went on to play in the 2003 Pro Bowl.

Patrick Surtain finished the season with 53 combined tackles, 15 pass deflections, and a career-high seven interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.

Patrick Surtain was named to the 2004 Pro Bowl, earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl.

Patrick Surtain finished the season with 58 combined tackles, 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one sack in 15 games and 15 starts.

On February 1,2005, it was reported by multiple sources that Miami Dolphins' General Manager Rick Spielman had agreed to allow Patrick Surtain to seek a trade after they were unable to reach an agreement for a new contract during negotiations.

Patrick Surtain played for the Dolphins from 1998 to 2004 and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times in 2002,2003, and 2004.

Patrick Surtain finished with 344 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 29 interceptions in 108 career games with the Dolphins.

Patrick Surtain finished the season with 57 combined tackles, 12 pass deflections, and four interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.

Patrick Surtain retained Gunther Cunningham as defensive coordinator and named Surtain a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Ty Law.

Patrick Surtain started all 16 games and had 68 combined tackles, six pass deflections, one sack, and one interception.

Patrick Surtain returned as the No 2 starting cornerback alongside Ty Law to begin the 2007 NFL season.

Patrick Surtain started in all 16 games and had a total of 58 combined tackles, six pass deflections, and two interceptions.

Patrick Surtain entered training camp slated as the de facto No 1 starting cornerback following the departure of Ty Law.

Patrick Surtain was inactive for two games to begin the season after injuring his shoulder.

Patrick Surtain was inactive for seven consecutive games due to a shoulder injury.

Patrick Surtain finished his last season in 2009 with only 11 solo tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception in eight games and two starts.

Patrick Surtain's release saved the Chiefs $6.20 million of cap space in 2009.

Patrick Surtain finished his career with the team with 192 tackles, one sack, and eight interceptions in 55 games.

Patrick Surtain was hired as a defensive assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins on February 18,2022.

Patrick Surtain was hired as the defensive backs coach for the Florida State Seminoles on January 10,2023.

In 2016, Patrick Surtain became head coach at American Heritage School.

Patrick Surtain is married to Michelle Surtain and has 3 children, Patrick II, Paris, and Parker.