New Jersey has given America many comical moments, including the fist pump but it saved a special tribute for Alabama football, true freshman defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick’s breakout game came against Georgia when he registered a sack, a pass breakup, four total tackles and blocked punt returned for a touchdown. He showed no fear against Texas A&M at Kyle Field and put the nation on notice. The freshman accounted for two of Alabama’s four interceptions off the arm of Aggies’ quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Kyler Murray.
Fitzpatrick put Alabama on scoreboard with an 33-yard interception return for a touchdown in the first quarter. He would victimize Texas A&M again in the fourth quarter on a 55-yard touchdown off an interception. Fitzpatrick was in perfect position and read the quarterback well on both plays. He continues to take steps forward every week for Alabama’s defense.
Fitzpatrick and the Crimson Tide now improve to 6-1 on the season, after a 41-23 win over Texas A&M. Alabama returns home next week to face Tennessee Volunteers
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @ESPN_Future.
