Minkah Fitzpatrick

Minkah Fitzpatrick

27-Year-Old SafetyS
Pittsburgh Steelers
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $73.6 million contract with the Steelers in June of 2022.
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.
ANALYSIS
Fitzpatrick missed seven total games in 2023 due to a combination of knee and hand injuries, but he managed to return to health in time for Pittsburgh's wild-card playoff loss to the Bills, a game in which he logged 10 tackles (five solo). In just 10 regular-season appearances, five of Fitzpatrick's games saw him achieve double-digit tackle totals. The 27-year-old remains one of the league's true standout safeties, with big-play potential to lend him serious fantasy upside as well. Fitzpatrick has three years remaining on his contract with the Steelers.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
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74765%
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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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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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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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Optimism for wild-card return
SPittsburgh Steelers
Knee
January 9, 2024
Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that he has optimism about Fitzpatrick's (knee) chances of playing in Sunday's wild-card game against the Bills, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Ruled out
SPittsburgh Steelers
Knee
January 6, 2024
Fitzpatrick (knee) is listed as inactive for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
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Questionable for Saturday
SPittsburgh Steelers
Knee
January 4, 2024
Fitzpatrick (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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