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{{Short description|American football player and coach (born 1976)}}
{{About|the American former football player|his son and current Denver Broncos player|Patrick Surtain II}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name         = Patrick Surtain
| image        = Patrick Surtain.JPG
| caption      = Surtain with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2007
| current_team = Florida State Seminoles
| position     = [[Defensive back]]s coach
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1976|6|19|mf=y}}
| birth_place  = [[New Orleans|New Orleans, Louisiana]], U.S.
| height_ft    = 5
| height_in    = 11
| weight_lb    = 195
| high_school  = [[Edna Karr High School|Edna Karr]] (New Orleans)
| college      = [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles football|Southern Miss]] (1994–1997)
| draftyear    = 1998
| draftround   = 2
| draftpick    = 44
| pastteams    = * [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1998|2004}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2005|2008}})
| pastcoaching = * [[American Heritage School (Florida)|American Heritage HS (FL)]] (2013–2014)<br>Defensive backs coach 
* American Heritage HS (FL) (2015)<br>Defensive coordinator 
* American Heritage HS (FL) (2016–2021)<br>Head coach
* Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2022}})<br>Defensive assistant
* [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] (2023–present)<br> Defensive backs coach
| highlights   = * 2× First-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2002 All-Pro Team|2002]], [[2003 All-Pro Team|2003]])
* 3× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2003 Pro Bowl|2002]]–[[2005 Pro Bowl|2004]])
* Third-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1997 College Football All-America Team|1997]])
* [[Conference USA|C-USA]] Defensive Player of the Year (1997)
| statlabel1   = Total [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]]
| statvalue1   = 547
| statlabel2   = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statvalue2   = 7.5
| statlabel3   = Forced [[fumble]]s
| statvalue3   = 8
| statlabel4   = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4   = 8
| statlabel5   = [[Interception]]s
| statvalue5   = 37
| statlabel6   = Defensive [[touchdown]]s
| statvalue6   = 2
| pfr          = S/SurtPa00
}}

'''Patrick Frank Surtain Sr.''' ({{IPAc-en|s|ər|ˈ|t|æ|n}} {{Respell|sər|TAN}};{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} born June 19, 1976<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patrick Surtain Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>) is an American [[American football|football]] coach and former professional player who was a [[cornerback]] for 11 seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He is the [[defensive back]]s coach for [[Florida State University]], a position he has held since 2023. He played [[college football]] for the [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles football|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]].

==Early years==
Surtain attended high school at [[Edna Karr High School]] in [[New Orleans]], where he completed 44 of 97 passes for 753 yards with seven [[touchdowns]] and rushed 137 times for 784 yards with 12 touchdowns as a [[quarterback]].<ref name = "kcprofile">{{cite web |url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/patrick_surtain/ |title=Patrick Surtain, #23, Cornerback, Kansas City Chiefs |access-date=March 6, 2008 |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080229084610/http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/patrick_surtain/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = February 29, 2008}}</ref> He also played [[baseball]] and ran [[Track and field|track]], and was also a member of the state title [[basketball]] and football teams in his senior year.<ref name = "kcprofile" />

==College career==
Surtain attended the [[University of Southern Mississippi]], where he was a four-year [[Letterman (sports)|letterman]] and two-year [[Starting lineup|starter]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2022 |title=Patrick Surtain Announced to Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023 |url=https://southernmiss.com/news/2022/10/19/football-patrick-surtain-announced-to-mississippi-sports-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023 |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=Southern Miss |language=en}}</ref> In his junior year, Surtain started all 11 games and accumulated 84 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]], 8 [[Pass deflected|passes defended]] and six [[interceptions]].<ref name = "kcprofile" />

==Professional career==
===Miami Dolphins===
====1998====
The [[Miami Dolphins]] selected Surtain in the second round (44th overall) of the [[1998 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1998 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was the fourth cornerback drafted in 1998, after the likes of [[Charles Woodson]] (fourth overall) and [[Duane Starks]] (tenth overall).

On July 22, 1998, the Dolphins signed Surtain to a four–year, $2.40 million rookie contract that included a [[signing bonus]] of $800,000.<ref>{{cite web| title=the New York Times: Transactions| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/22/sports/transactions-014133.html| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=UPI.com| date=July 22, 1998}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Dolphins Personnel Transactions |url=http://107.114.196.35.bc.googleusercontent.com/personnel/trans98.html |access-date=June 28, 2025| website=107.114.196.35.bc.googleusercontent.com}}</ref>

Throughout training camp, he competed to be the No. 1 starting cornerback against [[Terrell Buckley]] and Sam Madison. Head coach [[Jimmy Johnson (American football coach)|Jimmy Johnson]] named him a backup and listed him as the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the season, behind starting duo [[Sam Madison]] and Terrell Buckley.

On September 6, 1998, Surtain made his professional regular season debut in the [[1998 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins']] season-opener at the [[1998 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] as they won 24–15. In Week 2, Surtain had his first career interception on a pass attempt thrown by [[Rob Johnson (American football)|Rob Johnson]] to wide receiver [[Eric Moulds]] during a 13–7 victory against the [[1998 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]. He appeared in all 16 games as a rookie in 1998, but did not receive a start and finished the season with two interceptions.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (1998)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

====1999====
He returned under head coach Jimmy Johnson in 1999 and began the season as the third cornerback on the depth chart behind Sam Madison and Terrell Buckley. On October 17, 1999, Surtain earned his first career start in lieu of Terrell Buckley and set a season-high with seven solo tackles, made two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Drew Bledsoe]] to wide receiver [[Vincent Brisby]] during a 31–30 victory at the [[1999 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots - October 17th, 1999| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199910170nwe.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Following Week 12, head coach Jimmy Johnson named Surtain the No. 1 starting cornerback alongside Sam Madison and demoted Terrell Buckley to the third cornerback on the depth chart and nickelback. In Week 13, he started as the No. 2 starting cornerback and made four combined tackles (three solo), one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by [[Peyton Manning]] to wide receiver [[Marvin Harrison]] during a 34–37 loss against the [[1999 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins - December 5th, 1999| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/199912050mia.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 17, he had five solo tackles and set a career-high with two sacks during a 10–21 loss at the [[1999 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]. He had his first career sack on [[Rodney Peete]] for a four–yard loss.<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami Dolphins at Washington Redskins - January 2nd, 2000| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200001020was.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished his sophomore season with a total of 47 combined tackles (42 solo), five pass deflections, two interceptions, and two sacks in 16 games and six starts.<ref name="career">{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Career Overview| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

The [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] finished the [[1999 NFL season]] third in the [[AFC East]] with a 9–7 record to earn a Wild-Card berth. On January 9, 2000, Surtain started in the first playoff game of his career and had three solo tackles and two pass deflections during a 20–17 victory at the [[1999 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] in the AFC Wild-Card Game. On January 15, 2000, he had eight solo tackles in the Dolphins' 7–62 loss at the [[1999 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]] in the Divisional Round.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (1999)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
====2000====
The [[2000 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] promoted [[Dave Wannstedt]] to head coach after Jimmy Johnson announced his retirement from coaching following the 1999 NFL season. He entered training camp slated as the No. 2 starting cornerback under new defensive coordinator [[Jim Bates (American football)|Jim Bates]] following the departure of [[Terrell Buckley]] via [[free agency]]. Head coach Dave Wannstedt named Surtain and [[Sam Madison]] as the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.

On September 3, 2000, Surtain started in the Miami Dolphins' home-opener against the [[2000 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] and had two solo tackles, three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Jon Kitna]] to running back [[Ricky Watters]] during a 0–23 victory.<ref>{{cite web| title=Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins - September 3rd, 2000| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200009030mia.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> The following week, he made one solo tackle and set a new career-high with four pass deflections during a 7–13 loss at the [[2000 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] in Week 2. In Week 11, Surtain had two solo tackles, one pass deflection, and sealed the Dolphins' 17–7 victory at the [[2000 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]] with ten seconds remaining by intercepting a pass by [[Jim Harbaugh]] to wide receiver [[Jeff Graham]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers - November 12th, 2000| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200011120sdg.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> On December 17, 2000, he set a season-high with 11 combined tackles (eight solo), made three pass deflections, and had a forced fumble during a 13–20 loss to the [[2000 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins - December 17th, 2000| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200012170mia.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games for the first time in his career and had a total of 54 combined tackles (44 solo), set a career-high with 21 pass deflections, made five interceptions, two forced fumbles, one sack, and a fumble recovery.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2000)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

====2001====
On March 8, 2001, the [[2001 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]] signed Surtain to a seven–year, $27.71 million contract extension that included $14.00 million guaranteed and an initial [[signing bonus]] of $6.25 million.<ref>{{cite web| title=Bengals, Kitna Agree to Terms| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-mar-09-sp-35558-story.html | access-date=June 28, 2025| website=[[Los Angeles Times]]| date=March 9, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Contract extension for Surtain| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/03/08/Contract-extension-for-Surtain/2822984027600/| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=UPI.com| date=March 8, 2001}}</ref> The contract restructured the remaining year Surtain had on his rookie contract and added an additional six years to keep him under contract throughout the [[2005 NFL season]].<ref>{{cite web| title=DE TAYLOR GETS SIX-YEAR $42 MILLION CONTRACT| url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2001/07/24/de-taylor-gets-six-year-42-million-contract/ | access-date=June 28, 2025| website=Sun-Sentinel.com| date=June 24, 2001}}</ref>

He returned as the No. 2 starting cornerback alongside Sam Madison and was chosen over [[2001 NFL Draft|2001]] first-round pick (26th overall) [[Jamar Fletcher]] and [[2000 NFL Draft|2000]] third-round pick (84th overall) [[Ben Kelly (gridiron football)|Ben Kelly]].

On November 4, 2001, Surtain made two solo tackles, set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass thrown by [[Chris Weinke]] to tight end [[Wesley Walls]] and returned it 29–yards for his first career touchdown as the Dolphins defeated the [[2001 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]] 6–23. In Week 13, he set a season-high with six combined tackles (five solo) during a 41–6 victory against the [[2001 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]]. On December 30, 2001, Surtain made four combined tackles (three solo), two pass deflections, and set a season-high with two interceptions on passes thrown by [[Michael Vick]] during a 21–14 win against the [[2001 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins - December 30, 2001| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200112300mia.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He started all 16 games and had a total of 54 combined tackles (44 solo), 16 pass deflections, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries , one sack, and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2001)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

====2002====
He returned as a starting cornerback along with Sam Madison for the third consecutive season under head coach Dave Wannstedt. In Week 2, Surtain made two solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Peyton Manning to wide receiver [[Reggie Wayne]] before exiting in the second quarter of a 21–13 win at the [[2002 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]] due to a knee sprain.<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts- September 15th, 2002| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200209150clt.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He remained inactive for the next two games (Weeks 3–4) due to his sprained knee and ended his streak of 66 consecutive games and 39 consecutive starts in-a-row. On October 13, 2002, Surtain set a season-high with eight combined tackles (six solo), made one pass deflection, and had a pick-six after intercepting a pass thrown by [[Brian Griese]] and returning it for a 40–yard touchdown during a 24–22 win at the [[2002 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]]. On December 15, 2002, Surtain made four combined tackles (two solo), two pass deflections, and sealed the Dolphins' 23–17 victory against the [[2002 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] by intercepting a pass by [[Rich Gannon]] to wide receiver [[Jerry Rice]] with only 1:58 remaining in the game.<ref>{{cite web| title=Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins - December 15th, 2002| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200212150mia.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 59 combined tackles (40 solo), 11 pass deflections, six interceptions, 1.5 sacks, and one touchdown in 14 games and 14 starts.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2002)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was voted to his first career [[Pro Bowl]] and went on to play in the [[2003 Pro Bowl]].

====2003====
Under defensive coordinator Jim Bates, Surtain and Sam Madison returned as the starting cornerbacks with [[Terrell Buckley]] returning and being selected to be the starting nickelback and primary backup. In Week 2, he had four combined tackles (three solo), two pass deflections, and had his first interception of the season on a pass by [[Vinny Testaverde]] during a 21–10 win at the [[2003 New York Jets season|New York Jets]]. The following week, he made one tackle, one pass deflection, and had his second consecutive game with an interception on a pass by [[Travis Henry]] to wide receiver [[Josh Reed]] during a 17–7 win against the [[2003 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]] in Week 3. On October 5, 2003, Surtain made three combined tackles (two solo), two pass deflections, and set a season-high with two interceptions on passes by [[Kerry Collins]] during a 23–10 win at the [[2003 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami Dolphins at New York Giants - October 5th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200310050nyg.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> This marked his third consecutive game with an interception and his fourth in three games. In Week 7, he set a season-high with seven combined tackles (six solo) during a 13–19 overtime loss to the [[2003 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2003)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> In Week 8, he recorded four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and tied his season-high of two interceptions on pass attempts by [[Drew Brees]] during a 26–10 win at the [[2003 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]. He was inactive for the Dolphins' 7–31 loss at the [[2003 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]] in Week 10 due to a groin injury.<ref>{{cite web| title=Thomas and Surtain May not face Titans| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-08-sp-nflrep8-story.html| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=[[Los Angeles Times]]| date=November 8, 2003}}</ref> On November 27, 2003, Surtain made two combined tackles (one solo), set a season-high with three pass deflections, and set a career-high with his seventh interception of the season on a pass by [[Quincy Carter]] to wide receiver [[Randal Williams]] during a 40–21 win at the [[2003 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys - November 27th, 2003| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311270dal.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=pro-football-reference.com}}</ref> He finished the season with 53 combined tackles (34 solo), 15 pass deflections, and a career-high seven interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref name="career"/> He was named to the [[2004 Pro Bowl]], earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl.
====2004====
Surtain and Sam Madison returned as the [[2004 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins']] starting cornerback tandem for the fourth consecutive season. He was inactive for the Dolphins' 13–16 loss at the [[2004 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] in Week 2. On November 9, 2004, head coach [[Dave Wannstedt]] resigned after the Dolphins began the season with a 1-8 record. Defensive coordinator Jim Bates was appointed interim head coach for the remainder of the season. In Week 11, Surtain set a season-high with nine combined tackles (six solo), made two pass deflections, one sack, and intercepted a pass by [[Trent Dilfer]] to wide receiver [[Darrell Jackson]] during a 17–24 loss at the [[2004 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. In Week 16, he had one solo tackle, made two pass deflections, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass by [[Luke McCown]] to wide receiver [[Dennis Northcutt]] during a 10–7 victory against the [[2004 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]. He finished the season with 58 combined tackles (40 solo), 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one sack in 15 games and 15 starts.

On February 1, 2005, it was reported by multiple sources that Miami Dolphins' General Manager [[Rick Spielman]] had agreed to allow Surtain to seek a trade after they were unable to reach an agreement for a new contract during negotiations.<ref>{{cite web| title=Dolphins let Surtain seek trade| url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/dolphins-let-surtain-seek-trade-1.538499| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=CBC.com| date=February 2, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Surtain gets OK from Dolphins to seek trade| url=https://www.patriots.com/news/surtain-gets-ok-from-dolphins-to-seek-trade-88996| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Patriots.com| date=February 1, 2005}}</ref> The Dolphins were over the salary cap limit and were unable to reach an agreement with Surtain on a restructured deal.

He finished with 344 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]], 6.5 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], and 29 [[interceptions]] in 108 career games with the Dolphins.

===Kansas City Chiefs===
====2005====
On April 15, 2005, the Miami Dolphins traded Surtain to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] and agreed to trade a second-(46th overall) and fifth-round pick (162nd overall) in the [[2005 NFL draft]] in return for Surtain and a 2005 fifth-round pick (138th overall).<ref name="trade"/> The Dolphins used the second-round selection (46th overall) on [[Matt Roth (American football)|Matt Roth]]. On April 21, 2005, it was reported by [[ESPN]] that league sources had stated the Kansas City Chiefs had agreed to, on principle, sign Surtain to a seven–year, $50.80 million contract extension that includes $14.00 million guaranteed, pending a physical which he had ultimately passed.<ref name="trade">{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=2005-04-21 |title=Chiefs acquire Surtain for second-round pick |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2043410 |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The contract would make him the third-highest paid cornerback in the NFL, behind Charles Woodson and [[Chris McAlister]].
[[Image:Surtain and Law.JPG|right|thumb|200px|Patrick Surtain (left) with [[Ty Law]] at the Chiefs' 2007 mini-camp.]]
Throughout training camp, he competed against [[Eric Warfield]] to be a starting cornerback under defensive coordinator [[Gunther Cunningham]]. Head coach [[Dick Vermeil]] named Surtain a starting cornerback and paired him with [[Dexter McCleon]] to begin the season.

On September 11, 2005, Surtain started in the Kansas City Chiefs' home-opener against the [[2005 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] and made one solo tackle, a pass deflection, a fumble recovery, and intercepted a pass thrown by [[Chad Pennington]] and returned it for 53–yards during a 27–7 victory. In Week 7, Surtain had six combined tackles (three solo) and set a season-high with three pass deflections as the Chiefs won 30–20 against his former team the [[2005 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]. He was inactive for the Chiefs' 27–23 victory against the [[2005 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]] in Week 9. In Week 16, he set a season-high with seven solo tackles, made one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Drew Brees to running back [[LaDainian Tomlinson]] during a 20–7 win against the [[2005 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]. He finished the season with 57 combined tackles (47 solo), 12 pass deflections, and four interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2005)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
====2006====
The [[2006 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] hired former [[2005 New York Jets season|New York Jets']] head coach [[Herm Edwards]] to replace Dick Vermeil as their head coach following his retirement. He retained Gunther Cunningham as defensive coordinator and named Surtain a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with [[Ty Law]].

In Week 4, Surtain set a season-high with eight solo tackles during a 23–20 victory at the [[2006 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]]. On October 29, 2006, he made one solo tackle, one pass deflection, and had his lone interception of the season on a pass by [[Seneca Wallace]] to Darrell Jackson during a 35–28 victory against the [[2006 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]]. He started all 16 games and had 68 combined tackles (60 solo), six pass deflections, one sack, and one interception.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2006)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
====2007====
He returned as the No. 2 starting cornerback alongside Ty Law to begin the 2007 NFL season. In Week 6, he made six solo tackles, set a season-high with two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by [[Carson Palmer]] to wide receiver [[Chad Ochocinco]] during a 27–20 win against the [[2007 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]. In Week 9, he had three solo tackles, one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass thrown by [[Brett Favre]] to wide receiver [[Greg Jennings]] as the Chiefs lost 22–33 against the [[2007 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]. In Week 10, Surtain set a season-high with seven solo tackles during a 11–27 loss against the [[2007 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2007)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He started in all 16 games and had a total of 58 combined tackles (50 solo), six pass deflections, and two interceptions.<ref name="career"/>
====2008====
He entered training camp slated as the ''de facto'' No. 1 starting cornerback following the departure of Ty Law. Head coach Herm Edwards named him a starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with [[2008 NFL Draft|2008]] second-round pick (35th overall) [[Brandon Flowers (American football)|Brandon Flowers]]. He was inactive for two games (Weeks 3–4) to begin the season after injuring his shoulder.<ref>{{cite web| title=Week 5 Injury Report| url=https://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/index.nsf/Documents/2008-ir-05| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=jt-sw.com}}</ref> Upon his return, he was demoted to begin a backup as the third cornerback on the depth chart after being surpassed by rookie fifth-round pick (140th overall) [[Brandon Carr]]. He was inactive for seven consecutive games (Weeks 9–14) due to a shoulder injury. On December 14, 2008, Surtain made two solo tackles, one pass deflection, and had his last career interception on a pass by [[Philip Rivers]] to wide receiver [[Chris Chambers]] during a 21–32 loss against the [[2008 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]]. He finished his last season in 2009 with only 11 solo tackles, three pass deflections, and one interception in eight games and two starts.<ref>{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Patrick Surtain Game Logs (2008)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>

On February 24, 2009, the [[2009 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]] officially released Surtain. His release saved the Chiefs $6.20 million of cap space in [[2009 NFL season|2009]].<ref>{{cite web| title=Chiefs release three veterans| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3931702| access-date=April 20, 2025| website=ESPN.com| date=February 24, 2009}}</ref> He finished his career with the team with 192 tackles, one sack, and eight interceptions in 55 games.<ref name="Chiefs announce four">{{cite web|title=Chiefs announce four transactions |url=http://kcchiefs.com/news/2009/02/24/chiefs_announce_four_transactions/ |publisher=Kansas City Chiefs |date=February 24, 2009 |access-date=February 24, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090227113602/http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2009/02/24/chiefs_announce_four_transactions |archive-date=February 27, 2009 }}</ref>

==Coaching career==
===Miami Dolphins===
Surtain was hired as a defensive assistant coach for the [[Miami Dolphins]] on February 18, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Logan |date=2022-02-20 |title=Miami Dolphins hire former American Heritage coach Patrick Surtain |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2022/dolphins-hire-patrick-surtain |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Florida State Seminoles===
Surtain was hired as the defensive backs coach for the Florida State Seminoles on January 10, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patrick Surtain Sr. - Defensive Backs Coach - Football Coaches |url=https://seminoles.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/patrick-surtain-sr-/503 |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=Florida State University |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kassim |first=Ehsan |date=February 1, 2023 |title=Patrick Surtain Sr. discusses his decision to join Florida State, leave Miami Dolphins |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2023/02/01/patrick-surtain-sr-discusses-his-decision-to-join-fsu-leave-miami-dolphins/69852809007/ |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=Tallahassee Democrat |language=en-US}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! rowspan="2"| GP
! colspan="4"| Tackles
! colspan="3"| Fumbles
! colspan="6"| Interceptions
|-
! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! PD
|-
! [[1998 NFL season|1998]] || [[1998 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''16''' || 30 || 23 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 9
|-
! [[1999 NFL season|1999]] || [[1999 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''16''' || 39 || 32 || 7 || '''2.0''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 28 || 14 || 28 || 0 || 5
|-
! [[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[2000 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''16''' || 52 || 42 || 10 || 1.0 || '''2''' || 1 || 0 || 5 || 55 || 11 || 43 || 0 || '''21'''
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[2001 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| '''16''' || 53 || 43 || 10 || 1.0 || '''2''' || '''2''' || 0 || 3 || 74 || 25|| 41 || '''1''' || 16
|-
! [[2002 NFL season|2002]] || [[2002 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 14 || 59 || 40 || '''19''' || 1.5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || '''79''' || 13 || 40 || '''1''' || 11
|-
! [[2003 NFL season|2003]] || [[2003 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 15 || 53 || 34 ||''' 19 '''|| 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''7''' || 59 || 8 || 32 || 0 || 13
|-
! [[2004 NFL season|2004]] || [[2004 Miami Dolphins season|MIA]]
| 15 || 58 || 40 || 18 || 1.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 4 || 2 || 1 || 2 || 0 || 11
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] || [[2005 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| 15 || 57 || 47 || 10 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 4 || 57 || 14 || '''53''' || 0 || 13
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| '''16''' || '''68''' || '''60''' || 8 || 1.0 || 2 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 5
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] || [[2007 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| '''16 '''|| 58 || 50 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 2 || 25 || 13 || 23 || 0 || 6
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] || [[2008 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| 8 || 11 || 11 || 0 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 50 || '''50''' || 50 || 0 || 3
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa00.htm Career] || 163 || 538 || 422 || 116 || 7.5 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 37 || 430 || 12 || 53 || 2 || 113
|}

==Personal life==
In 2016, Surtain became head coach at [[American Heritage School (Plantation, Florida)|American Heritage School]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Where-Are-They-Now-Patrick-Surtain/a55e3967-c169-4633-88eb-9411f191ba5c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106161921/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Where-Are-They-Now-Patrick-Surtain/a55e3967-c169-4633-88eb-9411f191ba5c |archive-date=January 6, 2017 |title=Where Are They Now: Patrick Surtain}}</ref> His son, [[Patrick Surtain II]], who played for him at American Heritage, was one of the top-ranked high school football players of the class of 2018 and played college football for the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-08-15 |title=10 sons of NFL players expected to star in high school football |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/9-sons-of-nfl-players-expected-to-star-in-high-school-football |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Like his father, Patrick II plays cornerback, and was drafted No. 9 overall in the 2021 NFL draft by the [[Denver Broncos]], where he won [[List of NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards|Defensive Player of the Year]] for the 2024-25 season. He is married to Michelle Surtain (née Webster) and has 3 children, [[Patrick Surtain II|Patrick II]], Paris, and Parker.

==Head coaching record==
{{CFB Yearly Record Start | type = coach | team = | conf = | bowl = | poll = no }}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subhead
 | name      = [[American Heritage School (Florida)|American Heritage Patriots]]
 | conf      = 
 | startyear = 2016
 | endyear   = 2021
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
 | championship = national
 | year         = 2016
 | name         = American Heritage
 | overall      = 14–0
 | conference   = 5–0
 | confstanding = 1st
 | bowlname     = 
 | bowloutcome  = 
 | bcsbowl      =
 | ranking      = no
 | ranking2     = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
 | championship = national
 | year         = 2017
 | name         = American Heritage
 | overall      = 14–0
 | conference   = 5–0
 | confstanding = 1st
 | bowlname     = 
 | bowloutcome  = 
 | bcsbowl      =
 | ranking      = no
 | ranking2     = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
 | championship = 
 | year         = 2018
 | name         = American Heritage
 | overall      = 11–2
 | conference   = 4–1
 | confstanding = 2nd
 | bowlname     = 
 | bowloutcome  = 
 | bcsbowl      =
 | ranking      = no
 | ranking2     = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
 | championship = conference
 | year         = 2019
 | name         = American Heritage
 | overall      = 10–2
 | conference   = 0–0
 | confstanding = 1st
 | bowlname     = 
 | bowloutcome  = 
 | bcsbowl      =
 | ranking      = no
 | ranking2     = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
 | championship = national
 | year         = 2020
 | name         = American Heritage
 | overall      = 11–2
 | conference   = 0–0
 | confstanding = 3rd
 | bowlname     = 
 | bowloutcome  = 
 | bcsbowl      =
 | ranking      = no
 | ranking2     = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Entry
 | championship = conference
 | year         = 2021
 | name         = American Heritage
 | overall      = 6–4
 | conference   = 3–0
 | confstanding = 1st
 | bowlname     = 
 | bowloutcome  = 
 | bcsbowl      =
 | ranking      = 
 | ranking2     = no
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record Subtotal
 | name       = American Heritage
 | overall    = 66–10
 | confrecord = 17–1
}}
{{CFB Yearly Record End
 | overall  = 66–10
 | bowls    = no
 | poll     = no
 | polltype = 
}}

==References==
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==External links==
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