Minkah Fitzpatrick and Ronnie Harrison came to the University of Alabama as freshmen defensive backs in 2015, but neither played like a freshman. Both were significant to the Crimson Tide’s College Football Playoff National Championship. Fitzpatrick was a Freshman All-American with 11 pass breakups and two interceptions returned for touchdowns.
Minkah Fitzpatrick was one of one in his career at the University of Alabama. The New Jersey native came as a five-star defensive back in 2015 and developed into a star.
Mike Tomlin was on hand during Super Bowl weekend to personally present Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick with the Bart Starr Award, which honors an NFL players who best shows the intangibles of character, integrity and leadership.
Minkah Fitzpatrick was asked his thoughts on Nick Saban retiring from coaching college football. Fitzpatrick played at Alabama from 2015 to 2017 before being drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Although the Miami Dolphins have had four high-profile first-round draft selections out of the Alabama Crimson Tide over the years, from Don McNeal to
In 2020, Trevon Diggs became another one of the many defensive backs to be drafted from Alabama, joining the likes of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Dee Milliner, and Marlon Humphrey, among several others.
Those who have followed Alabama Football through Coach Nick Saban's tenure understand the nuances in Saban's speech when it comes to talking about players or the team as a whole.
The University of Alabama led all other schools in selections for the NFL's most elite squads with six All-Pro selections, including four on the First Team.
The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) produced its first-ever All-Pro team on Wednesday. The roster consists of the very best at each position according to the players only.
Minkah Fitzpatrick has earned a big payday. Another former Alabama Crimson Tide player gains a big payoff. The former Alabama football safety who helped to win two national titles and appeared in three consecutive national title games has quickly made a name for himself in the NFL.
Did you see the 61-yard touchdown bomb by Henry Ruggs III, to help the Raiders beat the Steelers on Sunday afternoon? Did you notice who the nearest defender was on the play, who read it and just couldn't catch up to the wide receiver? It was Minkah Fitzpatrick. It was that kind of weekend in the NFL for former Alabama players.
Alabama football’s Fitzpatrick deserves more respect Minkah Fitzpatrick had one of the best Alabama football careers of the past decade. The versatile defensive back took over games with his range and strength, and he’s a fan favorite.
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