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United States Chazz Surratt has transitioned from a highly touted high school quarterback to a professional NFL linebacker. After a significant position change in college, he now brings his versatile experience and defensive acumen to the Seattle Seahawks.
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Born on February 16, 1997, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Chazz Surratt established himself as a prominent athlete during his high school years at East Lincoln High School in Denver, NC. He was instrumental in leading his football team to NCHSAA state championship victories in 2012 (2A) and 2014 (2AA). Surratt’s exceptional performance as a quarterback earned him numerous accolades, including two-time first-team Associated Press (AP) All-State selection. In his senior year, he was named North Carolina AP Offensive Player of the Year and recognized as a Parade All-America and Parade National Player of the Year. He also set a state high school record for career touchdowns, accumulating 229.
His collegiate career began at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was recruited as a quarterback under coach Larry Fedora. After redshirting in 2016, Surratt started as quarterback in his redshirt freshman season in 2017. A pivotal moment in his career came before the 2019 season when, with the return of Head Coach Mack Brown and the addition of other quarterbacks, he made the strategic decision to switch to linebacker. This transition proved successful, as he excelled in his new role, recording 115 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in 2019, earning first-team All-ACC honors. He continued his strong performance in 2020 with 91 tackles and 6 sacks.
Surratt entered the professional ranks after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round (78th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He played exclusively on special teams during his rookie season in 2021. Following his time with the Vikings, he joined the New York Jets practice squad in 2022. He subsequently signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 and later joined the Seattle Seahawks in the same year, where he currently plays as a linebacker. His path from a record-setting quarterback to a dedicated NFL linebacker highlights his adaptability and commitment to the sport.
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