WATCH: Minkah Fitzpatrick reads emotional letter from his mother after being drafted by Miami Dolphins
Former Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick saw his dreams come true Thursday night.
The Miami Dolphins selected Fitzpatrick with the No. 11 overall pick, and heading to South Beach as a rookie will be sweet. After all, Fitzpatrick is set to sign an estimated $10 million signing bonus.
After hearing his name called, the NFL’s official Twitter account captured an emotional moment for Fitzpatrick reading a letter from his mother:
Moments after the @MiamiDolphins drafted him…@AlabamaFTBL DB Minkah Fitzpatrick (@minkfitz_21) received an emotional letter from his mom. pic.twitter.com/cmTMQb0zUe
— NFL (@NFL) April 27, 2018