Pittsburgh Steelers S Minkah Fitzpatrick is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. His ball-hawking ability creates many splash plays and his football IQ allows him to be played all over the defensive backfield. Despite this, it is no secret that Fitzpatrick’s best play is when he is allowed to be a center fielder at free safety.
Last year was one of Fitzpatrick’s worst as a pro. He battled injury, played all over the secondary, and failed to intercept a pass. One reason for this was being asked to play all over the place instead of his best position of free safety.