[1] Recruited by Tar Heel coach Larry Fedora to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play quarterback, Surratt redshirted during his first season with the program.

The move to linebacker proved to be a revelation, and Surratt had a successful season highlighted by a game-winning interception against rival Duke.

[10] Entering his inaugural training camp in the NFL, Surratt competed for a starting inside linebacker job against Nick Vigil and Blake Lynch.

At the conclusion of the preseason, head coach Mike Zimmer named Surratt a backup inside linebacker behind Anthony Barr, Eric Kendricks, and Nick Vigil.

[11] Surratt competed for a backup inside linebacker job in training camp against rookie Brian Asamoah.