Patrick Surtain Sr., father to Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, has been hired as the new defensive backs coach for the Florida State Seminoles, the university announced Wednesday.
Surtain Sr. is no stranger to the Sunshine State, having played as a Miami Dolphin for seven seasons.
The Surtain name is legendary in defensive back circles. Surtain Sr, was an 11-year NFL veteran, and from 2012-2021, coached several future NFL players at American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. The elder Surtain coached six members of the 2021 NFL draft, among them his son, Surtain II, who was drafted by the Broncos ninth overall in 2021.
After seven years at the high school level, Surtain Sr. served as a defensive assistant with the Dolphins in 2022.
“I’m incredibly excited to have Patrick Surtain joining the Nole Family,” Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell said in a statement. “He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience at the highest levels and has prioritized genuine relationships and developing players on and off the field.
“Patrick was an elite NFL player for more than a decade and then earned remarkable success as a high school coach in South Florida before continuing his development as an NFL coach. I’m happy for our student-athletes who will receive top-notch skills instruction while also learning life lessons from Coach Surtain.”
Florida State is coming off a 10-3 season in 2022, including a 35-32 win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Cheez-It Bowl.
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