2018 NFL rookie class produced many players who had stand out seasons. Dolphins defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick was one of those players who contributed, but he was very much under the radar.

Earlier this week, Bleacher Report released the best break out candidates for all 32 teams in 2019 and Fitzpatrick among the list of players.

Minkah Fitzpatrick had a pretty good rookie year in Miami, piling up 80 total tackles and two interceptions—including a pick-six. As the season wore on, the Alabama star’s role in the Miami defense grew—by season’s end he was playing full time.

When Fitzpatrick was drafted last year, he compared himself to a Swiss Army knife, and he definitely was that for the Dolphins. He played at outside cornerback, slot cornerback and at safety last season. While he had his ups and downs, Fitzpatrick was a different maker for the team.

“I think there are a lot of things to be learned from this year, on and off the field,” Fitzpatrick said in December. “It was a humbling experience, it was a great experience at the same time. It had its ups and downs but you’ve just got to apply everything you’ve learned and move onto the next year.”

Where Fitzpatrick will play next season is still a question. The Dolphins could choose to play him at cornerback, but they may have a need for him at safety.

T.J. McDonald and/or Reshad Jones could both be released before the beginning of the new league year in March. Then the Dolphins would likely slide Fitzpatrick over to one of the safety spots. No matter where he plays next season, Fitzpatrick has the potential to be a Pro Bowl player in 2019.

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