Patrick Surtain

Patrick Surtain
Surtain with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007
Personal information
Born (1976-06-19) June 19, 1976
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolEdna Karr (New Orleans)
CollegeSouthern Miss (1994–1997)
NFL draft1998: 2nd round, 44th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • American Heritage HS (FL) (2013–2014)
    Defensive backs coach
  • American Heritage HS (FL) (2015)
    Defensive coordinator
  • American Heritage HS (FL) (2016–2021)
    Head coach
  • Miami Dolphins (2022)
    Defensive assistant
  • Florida State (2023–2025)
    Defensive backs coach
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles547
Sacks7.5
Forced fumbles8
Fumble recoveries8
Interceptions37
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Patrick Frank Surtain Sr. (/sərˈtæn/ sər-TAN; born June 19, 1976) is an American football coach and former professional player who was a cornerback for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was most recently the defensive backs coach for Florida State University from 2023 to 2025. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft, and also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.