As we hit the summer portion of the offseason, Touchdown Alabama Magazine will be releasing a series of player spotlight pieces on starters and marquee contributors for the 2019 football season. In these articles, we will dive into the strengths and weaknesses of each player, provide expectations for 2019, give NFL Draft projections for those who are eligible, and conclude with how each one can impact the team.
The next defender is Patrick Surtain II.
Attributes
Position: Cornerback
Classification: Sophomore
Height/Weight: 6-2/202
2018 Stats: 37 tackles, 1 interception, 7 pass deflections
Strengths
Size
Maturity
Mechanics
Not since the likes of Minkah Fitzpatrick has a defensive back been able to make such a big impact so early in his career at Alabama.