Patrick Surtain II

Patrick Surtain II is a professional football cornerback currently playing for the Denver Broncos in the NFL. His journey with the Broncos began in 2021 when he was selected by the team with the ninth overall pick in the NFL Draft. His performance during his first year in the NFL earned him a place on both the PFWA All-Rookie Team and the PFF's 2021 All-Rookie Team. He was also recognized as a Pro Bowler in his second year, indicating a strong start to his professional career.

Surtain's career continued to flourish in the subsequent years, earning him the title of First-team All-Pro in 2022 and 2024 and securing his position in the Pro Bowl for three consecutive years (2022–2024). His performance in 2024 was especially notable, earning him the AFC Defensive Player of the Week after a game against the Raiders. His consistent performance in the league was recognized when he was included in the "2023 NFL Top 100" and "2024 NFL Top 100" lists of players.

Before his professional career, Surtain demonstrated exceptional talent in college football. He was a CFP national champion in 2020 and was recognized as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and a Unanimous All-American in the same year. His excellence in the field was further acknowledged when he made the First-team All-SEC in 2020. This wealth of experience and series of acknowledgments prepared him for his professional career, where he set a record in 2024 by signing a four-year, $96 million extension with the Denver Broncos, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.