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Top 10 impact college football defenders in 2017

Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama 2018 NFL Draft

Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback, Alabama

Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama Arkansas

Speaking of impact defenders, Fitzpatrick has already been highlighted as one of the players named to the 2017 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List, named after famed USC cornerback Ronnie Lott.

A do-it-all defensive back for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide, Fitzpatrick proved extremely opportunistic in his first two seasons. He came down with eight interceptions (six last year), returning half of those for touchdowns (like this one) while racking up 274 return yards (34.3 yards per interception).

Those are some crazy numbers that indicate just how dangerous Fitzpatrick is as a defender who can not only keep offenses from scoring but who can turn the tables in a heartbeat.

Because of his unique skills and size (6-foot-1, 203 pounds), Fitzpatrick can line up all over the field, on the corner, in the slot, as a safety and even as a pass rusher off the edge, with 3.5 career sacks.

He’s one of the most dangerous weapons for Alabama, which always features top talent at every position on its roster.

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