Pat Surtain II

SURTAIN II AT A GLANCE:

• A third-year cornerback who is the sixth player at that position in team history to earn first-team Associated Press All-Pro accolades (2022) and a Pro Bowl selection (2022) in the same season.
• Was named to the Inaugural Players' (NFLPA) All-Pro first team in 2022.
• Selected as the 2022 Demaryius Thomas Team MVP Award winner, as voted on by the Denver Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).
• Ranks Top-10 among Broncos cornerbacks in their first two seasons in passes defensed (2nd—24), tackles (2nd—118) and interceptions (T-8th—6).
• Started 32-of-33 games with the Broncos, posting 118 tackles (91 solo), six interceptions (67 yds., 1 TD), one forced fumble and 24 passes defensed.
• Named a Pro Bowl starter and first-team All-Pro (AP, PFWA, NFLPA) after totaling 60 tackles (46 solo), two interceptions (-3 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 starts.
• Appeared in 16 games (15 starts), totaling 58 tackles (45 solo), four interceptions (70 yds., 1TD) and 14 passes defensed
• His 14 passes defensed were the second-most by a Broncos rookie and his four interceptions rank tied for third by a rookie in team history.
• Played 42 games (39 starts) at the University of Alabama, totaling 117 tackles (82 solo), four interceptions (69 yds., 1 TD), 27 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his collegiate career (2018-20).
• Contributed to Alabama's 2020 national championship team while being named SEC Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-SEC, a unanimous first-team All-American and the Rose Bowl's Defensive Most Valuable Player during his final collegiate campaign.
• Named a finalist for the Lott IMPACT and Bronko Nagurski trophies along with the Chuck Bednarik and Jim Thorpe awards.
• Started all 13 games played in 2020, tallying 38 tackles, one interception (25 yds., 1TD), 12 pass breakups and one fumble recovery.
• Collected 42 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions (24 yds.), eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 2019 while starting all 13 games for the Crimson Tide.
• Started 12-of-15 games as a true freshman, registering 37 tackles (28 solo), one interception (20 yds.), seven pass breakups and one force fumble.
• Selected by the Broncos in the first round (9th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

SURTAIN II AT A GLANCE:

• A third-year cornerback who is the sixth player at that position in team history to earn first-team Associated Press All-Pro accolades (2022) and a Pro Bowl selection (2022) in the same season.
• Was named to the Inaugural Players' (NFLPA) All-Pro first team in 2022.
• Selected as the 2022 Demaryius Thomas Team MVP Award winner, as voted on by the Denver Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).
• Ranks Top-10 among Broncos cornerbacks in their first two seasons in passes defensed (2nd—24), tackles (2nd—118) and interceptions (T-8th—6).
• Started 32-of-33 games with the Broncos, posting 118 tackles (91 solo), six interceptions (67 yds., 1 TD), one forced fumble and 24 passes defensed.
• Named a Pro Bowl starter and first-team All-Pro (AP, PFWA, NFLPA) after totaling 60 tackles (46 solo), two interceptions (-3 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 starts.
• Appeared in 16 games (15 starts), totaling 58 tackles (45 solo), four interceptions (70 yds., 1TD) and 14 passes defensed
• His 14 passes defensed were the second-most by a Broncos rookie and his four interceptions rank tied for third by a rookie in team history.
• Played 42 games (39 starts) at the University of Alabama, totaling 117 tackles (82 solo), four interceptions (69 yds., 1 TD), 27 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries during his collegiate career (2018-20).
• Contributed to Alabama's 2020 national championship team while being named SEC Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-SEC, a unanimous first-team All-American and the Rose Bowl's Defensive Most Valuable Player during his final collegiate campaign.
• Named a finalist for the Lott IMPACT and Bronko Nagurski trophies along with the Chuck Bednarik and Jim Thorpe awards.
• Started all 13 games played in 2020, tallying 38 tackles, one interception (25 yds., 1TD), 12 pass breakups and one fumble recovery.
• Collected 42 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions (24 yds.), eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 2019 while starting all 13 games for the Crimson Tide.
• Started 12-of-15 games as a true freshman, registering 37 tackles (28 solo), one interception (20 yds.), seven pass breakups and one force fumble.
• Selected by the Broncos in the first round (9th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

2022: Surtain II was named a Pro Bowl starter and first-team All-Pro (AP, PFWA, NFLPA) after totaling 60 tackles (46 solo), two interceptions (-3 yds.), 10 passes defensed and one forced fumble in 17 starts.... Was also awarded the Demaryius Thomas Team MVP Award, as voted on by the Denver Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America... Allowed no receptions on six targets, defended two passes and also posted a tackle in the 11-10 win vs. S.F. (9/25)... Posted multiple passes defensed in his second-consecutive game along with a career-high eight tackles (6 solo) at L.V. (10/2)... Had seven tackles (4 solo) and recorded his first career forced fumble vs. Ind. (10/6)... Tallied five tackles (3 solo) and one tackle for loss in the win at Jac. (10/30)... Batted down his sixth pass of the season and made three tackles (2 solo) at Ten. (11/13)... Made five unassisted tackles and had a pass defensed at Car. (11/27)... Broke up a pass and made six solo tackles at Bal. (12/4)... Intercepted Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, which set up a Denver touchdown with under two-minutes to play in the first half, and had two tackles (1 solo) vs. K.C. (12/11)... Picked off Cardinals QB Trace McSorley to ice the game and also produced six tackles (4 solo) vs. Ari. (12/18).

2021: Surtain II, who was selected by the Broncos in the first round (9th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, appeared in 16 games (15 starts), totaling 58 tackles (45 solo), four interceptions (70 yds., 1TD) and 14 passes defensed... His 14 passes defensed are the second-most by a Broncos rookie and his four interceptions rank tied for third by a rookie in team history... Made his NFL debut at NYG (9/12)... Recorded his first career start at Jac. (9/19), tallying four tackles (2 solo), one pass defensed and his first career interception... Tied for the team lead in tackles and totaled five solo stops and one pass defensed vs. NYJ (9/26)... Collected six solo tackles vs. Bal. (10/3)... Totaled three solo tackles and one pass defensed at Pit. (10/10)... Tallied four solo tackles and one pass defensed vs. L.V. (10/17)... Recorded a season-high two passes defensed and added two tackles (1 solo) at Cle. (10/21)... Tallied at least one pass defensed in the fourth consecutive game and added two tackles (1 solo) vs. Was. (10/31)... Extended his passes defensed streak to six games, collecting one pass breakup and three solo tackles vs. Phi. (11/14)... Posted his first career multi-interception game and first interception return for a touchdown as well as five tackles (4 solo), two interceptions (70 yds., 1TD) and two passes defensed... Registered a season-high-tying six tackles (4 solo) and two passes defensed at LAC (1/2).

COLLEGE: Surtain II started 38-of-41 games played at the University of Alabama, totaling 117 tackles (82 solo), four interceptions (69 yds., 1TD), 27 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... Started all 13 games played in 2020, totaling 38 tackles (22 solo), one interception (25 yds., 1TD), 12 pass breakups and one fumble recovery... Contributed to Alabama's 2020 national championship team while being named SEC Defensive Player of the Year, first-team All-SEC, a unanimous first-team All-American and the Rose Bowl's Most Valuable Player... Named a finalist for the Lott IMPACT and Bronko Nagurski trophies and the Chuck Bednarik and Jim Thorpe Awards... Tallied first career pick six and returned one interception for 25 yards vs. Mississippi State (10/31)... Garnered Defensive Most Valuable Player honors after his performance in the Rose Bowl vs. Notre Dame (1/1)... Registered three tackles (2 solo) in the CFP National Championship Game vs. Ohio State (1/11)... 0pened all 13 games in 2019, posting 42 tackles (32 solo), two interceptions (24 yds.), eight pass breakups, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Nabbed a career-high eight tackles (6 solo) at South Carolina (9/14)... Totaled seven tackles (3 solo) in the Citrus Bowl vs. Michigan (1/1)... Started 12-of-15 games during his true freshman season in 2018, posting 37 tackles (28 solo), one interception (20 yds.), seven pass breakups and one forced fumble... Named a Freshman All-American by The Athletic and earned SEC All-Freshman Team honors by league coaches... Recorded three solo tackles in the Iron Bowl vs. Oklahoma (12/29)... Had one solo tackle in the CFP National Championship Game vs. Clemson (1/7).

PERSONAL: Surtain II attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, Fla., where he helped lead the school to back-to-back 5A state titles in his junior and senior seasons... Selected to the Sun Sentinel All-County first team in Broward during his final two years of prep football... Named a 2018 U.S. Army All-American and was selected to the 2017 All-USA Florida Football Team following his senior campaign... Father, Patrick Surtain Sr., played 11 NFL seasons with Miami (1998-2004) and Kansas City (2005-08) while being named a Pro Bowler on three occasions... Pat Surtain II (pronounced: sur-TAIN) was born on April 14, 2000, in Plantation, Fla.