Miami Dolphins Top 10 Best Draft Picks: #9 Patrick Surtain

by Matty I on Apr 19, 2011 1:00 PM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

The 9th best Miami Dolphins draft pick of all time is...

Patrick Surtain, who was a 1998 2nd round pick, 44th overall.

Surtain is an all-time favorite of many Dolphin fans. Selected out of Southern Mississippi, he made an instant impact as a rookie, playing in all 16 games and intercepting two passes. Little did we know what was in store for this outstanding corner during his 7 year career in Miami.

Surtain was a three time Pro Bowler and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2002. His 29 career interceptions as a member of the Dolphins places him fifth in team history. And together with teammate Sam Madison, Surtain was part of the best cornerback duo in franchise history.

Some cornerbacks who were selected ahead of Surtain in 1998 include Terry Fair and Artrell Hawkins.

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#23 Pat Surtain!

He was my version of Vontae back in the day! Love Surtain!

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by BSerious72 on Apr 19, 2011 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

he was the man!!!!

I miss those days… We have a great tandem now that could prove to be even better with time.
On a side not, I really hope Matty chooses to put Lake Long on this list of best draft picks. Dude has done nothing but dominate since his signing. I know a lot of people are upset that we didnt take matt ryan, but oh well. How can we be upset with drafting what has proven to be one of the best left tackles in the game? Matt Ryan has proven to be a good qb, but Jake fulfilled a need and really helped us get to the playoffs his rookie year.

by Phinphinatic on Apr 19, 2011 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

not=note

by Phinphinatic on Apr 19, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Lake=Jake

by Phinphinatic on Apr 19, 2011 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

What if he gets injured next year?

You can’t call someone one of the best draft pick in franchise history if he was drafted in ’08 and its ’11

by AFCrunsthruMIA on Apr 19, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Lithium....for AFC...

lithium…for afc. Christ.

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by Flip-her on Apr 20, 2011 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

rough morning

by Phinphinatic on Apr 19, 2011 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

As Miley Cyrus likes to say...

nobody’s perfect

by DolfanFred on Apr 19, 2011 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Your man card just got revoked

hand it over

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Apr 19, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

I remember the game against the packers when surtain

picked off Farve by kicking the football up into his hands one of the best picks i ever saw another is sean smiths one handed grab two years ago

here kitty kitty kitty BANG!

by bryankstro on Apr 19, 2011 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

one of my favorite phins

by ricenbeans82 on Apr 19, 2011 3:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

ditto

loved him and Madison..

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 19, 2011 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions

What a sick defense...

Madison and Surtain definitely benefited from a D-line featuring Jason Taylor and Adewale Ogunleye

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Apr 19, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

And before Ogunleye, Trace Armstrong.

by bjchit on Apr 19, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't forget Bowens

In 2002 we sent 6 players from the defense to the Pro Bowl. T. Bowens, J. Taylor, Z. Thomas, B. Marion, S. Madison and the before mentioned P. Surtain. The crazy thing was Ricky was our only offensive player and he won the MVP. Ogunleye was also so a Pro Bowler.

I wish this defense can come close to that one.

by NawlinsPhinFan on Apr 19, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

yes

TimBo was a beast

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 19, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Didnt know Bowens went to the Pro Bowl

He and Larry Chester were good together. Although neither were Huge impact players they did their jobs in keeping Zach Thomas clean of lineman

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Apr 20, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Daryl Gardner too

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by Little Nicky 21 on Apr 20, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Pat is my all time favorite db, sean smith reminds me of him with his size.

Pat is also, friendly. every game i attended, when he wasn’t broadcasting for the finsider tv show. i stopped by and said hi and never turned down a pic or autograph. cool ass dude. same with kim bokamper and joe rose.

Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.

by Stats407 on Apr 19, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions