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5-star DB picks Alabama over Clemson


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Patrick Surtain Jr. - Defensive Back
TigerNet: (5.00)

Height: 6-1   Weight: 199   Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL (American Heritage HS)   Class: 2018
ESPN:
#5 Overall, #1 DB, #2 FL
Rivals:
#8 Overall, #1 DB, #2 FL
24/7:
#11 Overall, #1 CB, #3 FL

5-star 2018 defensive back Patrick Surtain Jr. picked Alabama over his finalists Clemson and LSU on Wednesday during a school ceremony televised live on ESPNU.

LSU and Alabama were regarded as the favorites down the stretch, but Clemson was able to draw a visit in January.

The American Heritage (Fla.) product is the son of former NFL All-Pro and also American Heritage coach Patrick Surtain.

Surtain is listed at 6-foot-1 and 199 pounds and is rated as the No. 1 cornerback in the nation and the No. 6 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings.

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