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| Minkah Fitzpatrick. Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire/USA Today Sports. |
Today, we're opening the case file on Minkah Fitzpatrick, a ball-hawking, hard hitting safety who makes plays all over the field. Before I continue, visit rdxsports.com and become a part of Team RDX. Get the latest on martial arts and fitness gear at a 10% discount.
Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Position: Free Safety
HT: 6-1 WT: 207
Credentials:
3x First Team All-Pro
3x Pro Bowl
NFL Interceptions co-leader (2022)
2x CFP Champion (2015, 2017)
Strengths:
-A playmaker
-Rangy
-Has a nose for the football
-Aggressive, a heavy hitter
-Excels in helping in double coverage and defending the backend
Weaknesses:
-too aggressive at times
Final Analysis:
Minkah has developed into one of the best safeties in the league. He's an aggressive head hunter who has a penchant for making big plays, whether it be an interception, pick six, or a blocked field goal.
Playing a position that's considered the last line of defense, Minkah is a fearless tackler who will come up and help in run support, and excels in helping in double coverage and defending the backend of the defense.
Like most aggressive players, the downside is that he can be too aggressive at times, and this could be used against him.
I'm not a fan of giving up a first round pick for a safety, which the Steelers did in 2019 to get Fitzpatrick, but I can't say it hasn't been worth it. Since becoming a Steeler, Minkah has become one of the most dangerous safeties in the league. He's become a multi-time all-pro and pro bowler, and I think he's going to continue to add to this list.
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