Patrick Surtain was drafted No. 44 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Southern Mississippi. 163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 163
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 683rd at Southern Mississippi
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Patrick Surtain came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Southern Mississippi
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 163
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 683rd among Southern Mississippi picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5378% of career value
- Final season
- 200810 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Patrick Surtain.
Oregon
Cincinnati
USC
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Southern Mississippi in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Southern Mississippi
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Patrick Surtain in the 1998 NFL Draft
Patrick Surtain is a Defensive back out of Southern Mississippi selected No. 44 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1998 NFL Draft. 163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Southern Mississippi has produced 58 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Patrick Surtain drafted?
Patrick Surtain was selected No. 44 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/patrick-surtain.
What college did Patrick Surtain play for?
Patrick Surtain played college football at Southern Mississippi. See every Southern Mississippi draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southernmississippi.
How did Patrick Surtain's NFL career turn out?
163 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/patrick-surtain.