Minkah Fitzpatrick

Minkah Fitzpatrick

27-Year-Old SafetyS
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Fitzpatrick was dominant for the Steelers in 2021 and 2022, totaling 220 tackles (140 solo), eight interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a touchdown and 18 pass defenses over those two seasons. However, he was limited to just 10 games in 2023 due to knee and hand injuries and tallied just 64 tackles (43 solo) and three pass defenses. The Steelers brought in DeShon Elliott during the offseason, but his presence shouldn't hinder Fitzpatrick's role as long as he can stay healthy in 2024, as he signed a four-year, $73.6 million contract with Pittsburgh ahead of the 2022 campaign. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $73.6 million contract with the Steelers in June of 2022.
Nine tackles vs. Indy
SPittsburgh Steelers
October 1, 2024
Fitzpatrick totaled nine tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.
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Fitzpatrick logged the second-most tackles for the Steelers on Sunday behind starting strong safety DeShon Elliot (12). After missing seven regular-season games in 2023 due to multiple injuries, Fitzpatrick has played every single defensive snap through the first four games of 2024, and over that span he's recorded 25 tackles (18 solo).
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Measurables Review
How do Minkah Fitzpatrick's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
207 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.46 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
14 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Fitzpatrick has proven to be a steal for the Steelers, averaging 100 tackles and four interceptions in his three full seasons with Pittsburgh after being acquired from Miami in 2019 for a draft pick that turned into Austin Jackson. His range and ballhawking has translated into five career touchdowns, including a 31-yard INT return in a Week 1 win against the Bengals. That big-play potential is the secret weapon in Fitzpatrick's fantasy arsenal, and the team's coaching continuity on defense should ensure his role remains unchanged as he heads into the first season of the four-year extension he signed last summer.
As a cornerback-safety tweener, Fitzpatrick was at one point more valuable in real life than he was as an IDP, but the Steelers intensified his focus on the safety position and with that his IDP utility skyrocketed to a new level. Fitzpatrick’s 124 tackles on 1,039 snaps last year beat his previous career high tackle count by 44, which understandably raises the fear of regression, but the role change explains the stat change.
Fitzpatrick made a significant impact during his first full season with the Steelers in 2020 with a team-leading 79 tackles (60 solo), as he was on the field for 99 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 24-year-old is slated to spend at least two more years in Pittsburgh after the team exercised his fifth-year option during the offseason. In addition to his stellar tackling numbers, Fitzpatrick also racked up four interceptions, a forced fumble and 11 pass defenses last year, so he's a solid IDP option heading into 2021.
One of the few positives in an otherwise disappointing 2019 season for the Steelers was the trade for Fitzpatrick, who played like a human highlight reel after two games with the Dolphins. Whether he is playing cornerback or safety, Fitzpatrick has a nose for the ball, logging two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, five interceptions and two touchdowns last season. Although he may not match his Pro Bowl performance, Fitzpatrick is a solid IDP option who is under contract until 2023.
Keep an eye on the status of Reshad Jones and perhaps downgrade Fitzpatrick to more of the DB30 range if Jones is still on the roster, but either way Fitzpatrick should provide DB2 utility following a strong rookie season as a CB/S crossover. If Jones is off the team, affording Fitzpatrick more safety looks, then the second-year pro could push for the top 10 among DBs. Fitzpatrick's production should improve by surpassing 1,000 snaps after playing 946 as a rookie, and his shutdown coverage portends playmaking upside, especially if the Miami offense improves.
Picked 11th overall by Miami in the 2018 NFL Draft, Fitzpatrick was considered one of the most pro-ready defensive backs in the entire draft, and should immediately slot in to the starting rotation. Considering Fitzpatrick's versatility, the 21-year-old should play a rotational role in the Dolphins' defense this season.
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Logs seven tackles vs. Denver
SPittsburgh Steelers
September 17, 2024
Fitzpatrick totaled seven tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 13-6 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
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Returning to more comfortable role
SPittsburgh Steelers
June 13, 2024
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said at mandatory minicamp Wednesday that he "failed" to put Fitzpatrick "in the best position" during the 2023 season and intends for him to play more at free safety going forward, Joe Clark of Steelers Depot reports.
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Makes 10 appearances in 2023
SPittsburgh Steelers
March 4, 2024
Fitzpatrick made 64 tackles (43 solo) and three pass breakups across 10 regular-season games in 2023.
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Ready for playoff opener
SPittsburgh Steelers
January 11, 2024
Fitzpatrick (knee) said Thursday he will suit up for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Looking good for Sunday
SPittsburgh Steelers
January 10, 2024
Fitzpatrick (knee) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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To play deep more in 2024
SPittsburgh Steelers
July 3, 2024
Fitzpatrick will likely get more opportunities in a traditional deep safety role in 2024, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. "Minkah is at his best when he's playing back a little bit deeper, seeing things and able to react," Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said. "He sees it really fast. And so my job is to try to keep him back there as much as possible."
ANALYSIS
The versatile Fitzpatrick played a career-high 12.2 snaps per game in the box and eight per game in the slot last season, but he failed to force a turnover. The Steelers are hoping to get the star safety back to playing "Minkah Ball," and that entails more opportunities to anticipate and pick off throws as the last line of defense, which is what Fitzpatrick did en route to six interceptions in 2022.
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