Minkah Fitzpatrick Parents

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Minkah Fitzpatrick
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Minkah Annane Fitzpatrick Jr. plays football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins drafted Fitzpatrick as their 11th pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He attended St. Peter's Preparatory School where he began his football journey. As a junior in high school, Fitzpatrick recorded 62 tackles with four picks and 21 pass breakups and was named to the first-team MaxPreps.com Junior All-American in 2013. As a senior, Fitzpatrick recorded 60 tackles and three interceptions and was named to the 2014 second-team All-USA selection by USA Today. Fitzpatrick began his collegiate career with the University of Alabama in 2015.

As a freshman in 2015, he recorded 45 total tackles, with three for a loss, two sacks, and two interceptions. Fitzpatrick was also named a Freshman All-American (Sporting News) and to the Freshman All-SEC Team the same year. Against Texas A&M, he became the first player in Alabama history to record two pick-sixes in the game as a freshman. Due to his amazing performances, Fitzpatrick was named to the 2015 Parade All-America team. He was also selected to participate in the 2015 Under Armour All-America Game. As a sophomore in 2016, he was selected as a first-team All-American by the Associated Press, American Football Coaches Association, and Pro Football Focus. Fitzpatrick was selected as SEC Defensive Player of the Week against Arkansas. He set the Alabama all-time mark for pick-sixes returning it 44 yards for a touchdown against the Florida College. As a junior in 2017, Fitzpatrick was one of the top defensive backs in Alabama history, voted a permanent team captain in his junior season, and finished as the Bednarik and Thorpe award winner.

Who are Minkah Fitzpatrick's parents?

Melissa Fitzpatrick and Minkah Fitzpatrick Sr. are the parents of Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Minkah Fitzpatrick Mother

Melissa Fitzpatrick is Minkah Fitzpatrick's mother. During Hurricane Irene's initial impact, the family was forced to relocate to Melissa's parent's basement. The Fitzpatrick family had difficult early days, but Melissa dared to look after the entire family. According to Minkah Fitzpatrick, his mother's parenting was a major factor in his development of maturity, focus, and work ethic. (via Alabama Football)

Minkah Fitzpatrick Father

Minkah Fitzpatrick Sr. is the father of Minkah Fitzpatrick. He worked as a truck mechanic according to Alabama Football. Minkah Sr. was laid off from his job as a truck mechanic in 2011 before the storm. He faced financial struggles after losing his job and a livable house and took on multiple jobs to make ends meet. After the Hurricane, he reconstructed the house by himself.

What is Minkah Fitzpatrick's Parents' nationality?

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s parents, Minkah Fitzpatrick Sr. and Melissa Fitzpatrick, both hold American nationality.

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FAQs on Minkah Fitzpatrick

 A. Minkah Fitzpatrick is 27 years old, as of September 2024.

 A. Minkah Fitzpatrick is 6 ft 1 in tall.

A. Minkah Fitzpatrick was born on November 17, 1996.

A.   Minkah Fitzpatrick plays football safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.

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