Minkah Fitzpatrick

American football safety for the Steelers

Minkah Fitzpatrick - American football safety for the Steelers
Born

November 17th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Alabama, contributing to the team's victory in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. Selected by the Miami Dolphins as the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Became a key player for the team, achieving multiple Pro Bowl selections. In 2019, traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers and continued to establish a reputation as a top safety in the league, earning a second Pro Bowl selection in 2020.

Winning the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship

Being a two-time Pro Bowl selection

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