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Patrick Surtain
163
Games
435
Solo Tackles
7.5
Sacks
37
Interceptions
Patrick Surtain is a former cornerback out of Southern Mississippi, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 44th overall pick (round 2) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played 163 regular-season games from 1998 to 2008. From 1999 on, he played for the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Patrick Surtain Career Stats
- 3× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 8 seasons.
- Ranks 2nd in the 1998 draft class in interceptions (37).
Career Totals
| Games | Solo Tkl | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | 435 | 7.5 | 37 |
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIA | 14 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIA | 15 | 37 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 | MIA | 16 | 41 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 2 |
| 2002 | MIA | 14 | 38 | 19 | 2 | 1.5 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIA | 15 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIA | 15 | 36 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | KC | 15 | 43 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 2006 | KC | 16 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | KC | 15 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | KC | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Since 1999 | 140 | 361 | 106 | 7 | 7.5 | 5 | 35 | 104 | 7 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
208 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.42s
Bench Press
18 reps
Vertical Jump
39"
Broad Jump
131"
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