He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft, and also played for the Kansas City Chiefs.

[2] He also played baseball and ran track, and was also a member of the state title basketball and football teams in his senior year.

[3] In his junior year, Surtain started all 11 games and accumulated 84 tackles, 8 passes defended and six interceptions.

In April 2005, the Dolphins traded Surtain to the Kansas City Chiefs for a second round pick in the 2005 NFL draft.

He is married to Michelle Surtain (née Webster) and has 3 children, Patrick II, Paris, and Parker.