Patrick Surtain II

Surtain II attended American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida. He was coached by his father, Patrick Surtain, who played in the National Football League (NFL).{{Cite web |first=Andre C. |last=Fernandez |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/article169793927.html |title=Ex-Dolphins star Pat Surtain mentors son, leads star-studded American Heritage |website=Miami Herald |date=August 28, 2017 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170829194153/https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/article169793927.html |archive-date=August 29, 2017}}{{Cite web |last=Byington |first=Alex |date=August 21, 2019 |title=Like father, like son: Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II set to Star at new position |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2019/08/21/like-father-like-son-alabama-cb-patrick-surtain-ii-set-star-new-position/2067126001/ |access-date=November 21, 2019 |work=The Montgomery Advertiser}} Surtain II played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. A five-star recruit, he committed to play college football at the University of Alabama in 2018.{{Cite web |last=Brousseau |first=Dave |date=February 7, 2018 |title=LSU loses prize recruit Patrick Surtain to Alabama; father says 'he just couldn’t pass on it' |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_9b69f27c-0c31-11e8-b27f-570887939fab.html |access-date=November 21, 2019 |work=The Advocate}}{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Chris |date=February 7, 2018 |title=Alabama landed Signing Day 2018's top prospect |url=https://www.si.com/college/2018/02/07/national-signing-day-patrick-surtain-jr-lsu-alabama |access-date=November 21, 2019 |work=Sports Illustrated}}

File:Patrick Surtain II.jpg in 2019]]

As a true freshman at Alabama in 2018, Surtain II started 12 games and recorded 37 tackles and an interception.{{Cite web |url=https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2019/08/what-former-5-star-patrick-surtain-ii-learned-as-rookie-starter-at-alabama.html |title=What former 5-star Patrick Surtain II learned as rookie starter at Alabama |last=Casagrande |first=Michael |date=August 20, 2019 |website=AL.com |access-date=November 21, 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2019/08/06/patrick-surtain-ii-embraces-opportunity-alabamas-newest-star-db-trevon-diggs-shyheim-carter/1928213001/ |title=Sophomore Patrick Surtain II embraces opportunity as Alabama’s newest 'star' DB |last=Byington |first=Alex |work=The Montgomery Advertiser |date=August 6, 2019 |access-date=November 21, 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2018/12/13/freshman-cb-surtain-settling-one-alabamas-top-defenders/2295042002/ |title=Freshman CB Surtain settling in as one of Alabama’s top defenders |last=Byington |first=Alex |work=The Montgomery Advertiser |date=December 13, 2018 |access-date=November 21, 2019}} He returned to Alabama as a starter in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Christopher |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/why-cornerback-patrick-surtain-ii-may-benefit-most-from-revamped-coaching-staff-KnzCGeaXtkevFhvHHMZIIQ/ |title=Why cornerback Patrick Surtain II may benefit most from revamped coaching staff |work=Sports Illustrated |date=April 2, 2019 |access-date=November 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108052107/https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/why-cornerback-patrick-surtain-ii-may-benefit-most-from-revamped-coaching-staff-KnzCGeaXtkevFhvHHMZIIQ/ |archive-date=November 8, 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/sports/20190925/awareness-has-served-alabamas-surtain-well |title=Awareness has served Alabama's Surtain well |last=Hurt |first=Cecil |work=Tuscaloosa News |date=September 26, 2019 |access-date=November 21, 2019}}

As a sophomore in 2019, he totaled 42 tackles, three forced fumbles, eight pass breakups, two interceptions (24 return yards), a fumble recovery, and one quarterback pressure.{{Cite web |url=https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/patrick-surtain-ii/6377 |title=Patrick Surtain II |website=RollTide.com |access-date=October 23, 2020}}

In 2020, he again returned as a starter at cornerback, earning several preseason All-American honors. Surtain helped guide the Crimson Tide to a 13-0 record and a National Championship win over Ohio State.{{cite web | title=Alabama Crimson Tide 2020 Regular Season NCAAF Schedule | website=ESPN | date=2025-02-11 | url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/333/season/2020 | access-date=2025-02-11}}

He was named defensive MVP of the 2021 Rose Bowl.{{Cite web |last=McNair |first=Kirk |date=January 1, 2021 |title=After Defensive MVP Performance, Patrick Surtain II Looks Ahead |url=https://247sports.com/college/alabama/Article/Alabama-cornerback-Patrick-Surtain-II-named-Defensive-Player-of-Game-as-Crimson-Tide-defeated-Notre-Dame-to-advance-to-College-Football-National-Championship-Game-158292415/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=BamaOnLine}} He declared for the NFL draft shortly afterwards.{{cite web | last=Wells | first=Adam | title=Patrick Surtain II Declares for 2021 NFL Draft; Expected to Be Top-10 Pick | website=Bleacher Report | date=1970-01-01 | url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2923693-patrick-surtain-ii-declares-for-2021-nfl-draft-expected-to-be-top-10-pick | access-date=2025-03-02}}

{{quote box

|align=right

|width=25%

|quote="When you look at the testing stuff and start there, it’s outstanding numbers. You kind of put him up, side by side, with Jalen Ramsey, just from a testing standpoint, it’s eerily similar. I think they were a pound different. Very similar across the board in what they did there."

|source=–Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com analyst)

}}

Pro Football Focus ranked Surtain as the top cornerback prospect (13th overall) in the draft.{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Michael |date=April 19, 2021 |title=2021 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings |url=https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2021-nfl-draft-cornerback-rankings |access-date=February 24, 2025 |website=PFF.com}} Mark Schofield of Touchdown Wire, Lorenz Leinweber of Sports Illustrated, and NFL analyst Bucky Brooks also ranked him as the top cornerback.{{Cite web |last=Barbieri |first=Alyssa |date=April 18, 2021 |title=The best cornerbacks in the 2021 NFL draft for the Bears |url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/bears/2021/04/18/nfl-draft-2021-best-cornerbacks-bears/75979106007/ |access-date=February 24, 2025 |website=Bears Wire|publisher=USA Today}} Dane Brugler of The Athletic ranked him as the second best cornerback prospect.{{cite web| title=Top 14 cornerbacks for 2021 NFL Draft: Caleb Farley, Patrick Surtain II lead talented pack| url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2467683/2021/03/22/top-14-cornerbacks-for-2021-nfl-draft-caleb-farley-patrick-surtain-ii-lead-talented-pack/ |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=nytimes.com| author=Dane Brugler| date=March 22, 2021}} Rob Rang of Fox Sports had Surtain ranked as the best cornerback prospect (sixth overall).{{cite web| title=Bucky Brooks' top five 2021 NFL Draft prospects by position 2.0| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bucky-brooks-top-five-2021-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-2-0 |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=NFL.com| author=Bucky Brooks| date=March 22, 2021}}{{cite web| title=Colts 2021 NFL Draft Position Preview: Cornerbacks| url=https://www.colts.com/news/2021-nfl-draft-patrick-surtain-jaycee-horn-greg-newsome |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=Colts.com| author=JJ Stankevitz| date=April 23, 2021}} NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah had Surtain ranked first among all cornerbacks (10th overall).{{cite web| title=2021 NFL Draft Prospects for Vikings: Cornerbacks| url=https://www.vikings.com/news/patrick-surtain-caleb-farley-2021-nfl-draft-cornerbacks |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=Vikings.com| author=Chris Smith| date=April 28, 2021}} Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN had him as the second best cornerback (17th overall). NFL draft analysts unanimously projected Surtain to be selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.{{cite web| title=Leinweber’s Top 22 Cornerbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/leinwebers-top-22-cornerbacks-in-the-2021-nfl-draft |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=si.com| author=Lorenz Leinweber| date=March 22, 2021}}

{{external media

| video1 =

[https://www.giants.com/video/alabama-cb-patrick-surtain-ii-s-pro-day-highlights Alabama CB Patrick Surtain's Pro Day]

| video2 =

[https://www.dallascowboys.com/video/patrick-surtain-ii-unofficial-40-yard-dash-2021 Patrick Surtain II 40-yard dash]

}}

{{quote box

|align=right

|width=25%

|quote="Pat’s got great physical ability, he's got great length, but he’s smart and very, very instinctive. So he always plays faster in the game. Because he is smart, he does a great job of preparing."

|source=–Nick Saban (Alabama Head coach)

}}

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = 2

| weight = 208

| dash = 4.41

| ten split = 1.57

| twenty split = 2.60

| vertical = 39.0

| broad ft = 10

| broad in = 11

| bench = 18

| arm span = 32 1/2

| hand span = 10

| wonderlic =

| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027585&DraftYear=2021 |title=Patrick Surtain II, Alabama, CB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=July 5, 2021}}{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/104736 |title=Pat Surtain II 2021 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=April 16, 2023}}

}}

{{See also|2021 Denver Broncos season}}

The Denver Broncos selected Surtain in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the second cornerback drafted, immediately after South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn (eighth overall).{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=April 29, 2021 |title=Broncos select CB Patrick Surtain II with ninth-overall pick |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-select-cb-patrick-surtain-ii-with-ninth-overall-pick |access-date=May 2, 2021 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}

{{external media

| video1 =

[https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/patrick-surtain-nfl-draft-cornerback-alabama Broncos draft Surtain No. 9 overall]

| video2 =

[https://www.patriots.com/video/2021-draft-prospects-patrick-surtain-ii-cb-alabama NFL Draft Prospects: Patrick Surtain]

}}

{{quote box

|align=right

|width=25%

|quote="I see a guy who as a former defensive back coach I would love to be able to work with. He has all of the traits you're looking for in a big-time NFL player."{{cite web |title=Alabama Cornerback Patrick Surtain II is a better NFL prospect than his All-Pro Father |url=https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamanfl/alabama-cornerback-patrick-surtain-ii-better-nfl-prospect-than-all-pro-father |access-date=October 29, 2018 |website=si.com |author=Walsh, Christopher |date=March 24, 2021}}

|source=–Jim Mora Jr. (Sports Illustrated)

}}On May 18, 2021, the Broncos signed Surtain to a fully guaranteed four–year, $20.96 million contract that includes an initial signing bonus of $12.60 million.{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Sam |date=May 18, 2021 |title=Broncos, Patrick Surtain II Agree To Deal |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/broncos-patrick-surtain-ii-agree-to-deal |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}}

Throughout training camp, he competed against Ronald Darby, Kyle Fuller, and Bryce Callahan to be the No. 1 starting cornerback following the departure of A. J. Bouye.{{cite web|title=Denver Broncos 2021 training camp preview: Breaking down all 90 players on offense, defense, special teams| url=https://gazette.com/sports/broncos/denver-broncos-2021-training-camp-preview-breaking-down-all-90-players-on-offense-defense-special/article_7ac47438-ec94-11eb-b4cd-97f96486f71d.html |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=Gazette.com| date=July 24, 2021| author=George Stoia}} Head coach Vic Fangio named Surtain the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind starting veteran duo Ronald Darby and Kyle Fuller.{{cite web| title=Broncos depth chart 2021: Denver's projected Week 1 starters with preseason concluded| url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/broncos-depth-chart-2021-denvers-projected-week-1-starters-with-preseason-concluded/ |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=cbssports.com |author=Bryan DeArdo| date=August 30, 2021}}

On September 12, 2021, Surtain made his professional regular season debut in the Denver Broncos' 27–13 loss at the New York Giants in their season-opener. He was limited to 16 snaps on defense and unfortunately gave up a 37–yard touchdown pass to Giants' wide receiver Sterling Shepard. Ronald Darby injured his hamstring during the Week 1 loss and was subsequently placed on injured reserve. Defensive coordinator Ed Donatell appointed Surtain as his replacement at starting cornerback during his absence. On September 19, 2021, Surtain earned his first career start and recorded four combined tackles (two solo), broke up a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass thrown by fellow rookie Trevor Lawrence to wide receiver Tyron Johnson during a 23–13 victory at the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |last=Nguyen |first=Joe |date=September 19, 2021 |title=WATCH: Broncos’ Pat Surtain II picks off Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence for 1st NFL interception |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2021/09/19/broncos-pat-surtain-ii-picks-off-jaguars-trevor-lawrence/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=The Denver Post}} In Week 4, he racked up a season–high six solo tackles as the Broncos lost 7–23 to the Baltimore Ravens. On November 28, 2021, Surtain had five combined tackles (four solo), two pass deflections, a career-high two interception, and scored his first career touchdown during a 28–13 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He made his second interception of the game during the fourth quarter on a pass thrown by Justin Herbert to running back Austin Ekeler and returned it for 70–yards to score a touchdown. His Week 11 performance earned him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Jelani |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Bengals RB Joe Mixon, Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-12-joe-mixon-leonard-fournette |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2021 |title=Patrick Surtain's first pick-six |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/lacvsden-pat-surtain-ii-returns-interception-70-yards-for-first-career-pick-six/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} The following week, he made one solo tackle, a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Patrick Mahomes as the Broncos were routed 9–22 at the Kansas City Chiefs. He was inactive for a Week 18 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs due to a calf injury.{{cite web|title=Chiefs vs. Broncos Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out?| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/gameday/kansas-city-chiefs-vs-denver-broncos-nfl-week-18-inactives-whos-in-whos-out |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=si.com |author=Jordan Foote| date=January 8, 2022}} He finished his rookie season in 2021 with 58 combined tackles (45 solo), 14 passes defended, four interceptions, and one touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Surtain 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa01/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was named to the 2021 All-Rookie Team by Pro Football Focus and the Pro Football Writers of America.{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=Sam |date=January 13, 2022 |title=Mile High Morning: Pat Surtain II named to PFF's 2021 All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/mile-high-morning-pat-surtain-ii-named-to-pff-s-2021-all-rookie-team |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}{{Cite web |last=Segars |first=Zach |date=January 25, 2022 |title=Patrick Surtain II and Javonte Williams named to PFWA All-Rookie team |url=https://milehighsports.com/patrick-surtain-ii-and-javonte-williams-named-to-pfwa-all-rookie-team/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Mile High Sports}}

{{See also|2022 Denver Broncos season}}

On January 27, 2022, the Denver Broncos hired Green Bay Packers' offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their new head coach.{{Cite web|first=Aric|last=DiLalla|title=Broncos agree to terms with Nathaniel Hackett as head coach|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-agree-to-terms-with-nathaniel-hackett-as-head-coach|publisher=Denver Broncos|date=January 27, 2022|access-date=January 27, 2022}} He entered training camp as the de facto No. 1 starting cornerback. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero named Surtain and Ronald Darby the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.{{cite web| title=Broncos release depth chart for 2022 NFL season| url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/lists/denver-broncos-official-depth-chart-for-2022-nfl-season/ |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=broncoswire.usatoday.com |author=Jon Heath| date=September 8, 2022}} On October 6, 2022, he collected a season–high eight combined tackles (six solo), made two pass deflections, and forced a fumble during a 23–32 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders. In Week 15, Surtain recorded six combined tackles (four solo), two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass thrown by Colt McCoy to DeAndre Hopkins as the Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 24–15. On December 26, 2022, the Denver Broncos fired head coach Nathaniel Hackett after only 15 games where they compiled a record of 4–11. Assistant coach Jerry Rosburg was appointed as the interim head coach for the last two games of the season.{{cite web|title=Broncos fire coach Nathaniel Hackett after 4-11 start to first season in Denver|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-fire-nathaniel-hackett-after-4-11-start-to-first-season-in-denver|author=Shook, Nick|website=NFL.com|date=December 26, 2022}}{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=December 26, 2022 |title=Broncos name Jerry Rosburg as Interim Head Coach |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-name-jerry-rosburg-as-interim-head-coach |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=Denver Broncos |language=en-US}} He started in all 17 games during the 2022 NFL season and finished with a total of 60 combined tackles (46 solo), ten passes defended, two interceptions, and one forced fumble.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Surtain 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He earned first team All-Pro honors and was invited to the 2023 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/probowl.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/allpro.htm |access-date=February 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was ranked 49th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2023 Denver Broncos season}}

On February 3, 2023, the Denver Broncos officially acquired former New Orleans Saints' head coach Sean Payton in a trade to become their new head coach. This marked Surtain's third head coach and defensive coordinator in as many seasons.{{Cite web |last=Duncan |first=Jeff |date=January 31, 2023 |title=Sean Payton says he sees a lot of New Orleans in Broncos job. 'It matters there.' |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/sean-payton-exited-to-become-broncos-head-coach/article_1b52ef64-a1bc-11ed-a5df-53836005217d.html |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=NOLA.com}}{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=February 3, 2023 |title=Broncos name Sean Payton as Head Coach |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-name-sean-payton-as-head-coach |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} Surtain returned as the No. 1 starting cornerback under new defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and was paired with Damarri Mathis to start the regular season.{{cite web| title=Takeaways From Sean Payton's First Official Broncos Depth Chart| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/broncos-first-official-depth-chart-2023-takeaways |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=si.com |author=Chad Jensen| date=September 6, 2023}}

On September 10, 2023, Surtain started in the Denver Broncos' home–opener against the Las Vegas Raiders and made two solo tackles and a career–high three pass deflections during a 16–17 loss. On October 8, 2023, he recorded five combined tackles (four solo), one pass deflection, and made his only interception of the season off a pass attempt thrown by Zach Wilson to wide receiver Garrett Wilson as the Broncos lost 21–31 loss to the New York Jets. The following week, he collected a season–high seven solo tackles during a 8–19 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6. He started in all 17 regular season games during the 2023 NFL season and had a career–high 69 combined tackles (59 solo), 12 pass deflections, and one interception.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Surtain II 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa01/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He earned Pro Bowl honors and was invited to play in the 2024 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/probowl.htm |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was ranked 52nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.{{Cite web |title=2024 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2024-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

{{See also|2024 Denver Broncos season}}

On April 23, 2024, the Denver Broncos exercised the one–year, $19.8 million fifth–year option on Surtain's rookie contract.{{cite web|title=Broncos exercise fifth-year option on CB Pat Surtain II|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-exercise-fifth-year-option-on-cb-pat-surtain-ii|author=DiLalla, Aric|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=April 23, 2024}} He returned to training camp as the No. 1 starting cornerback and entered his second season under the same coaching staff for the first time of his career. Head coach Sean Payton named Surtain and Riley Moss the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.{{cite web| title=Broncos release depth chart for 2024 NFL season| url=https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2024/09/04/broncos-news-2024-depth-chat-released-bo-nix-starting-quarterback/ |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=broncoswire.usatoday.com |author=Jon Heath| date=September 4, 2024}}

On September 4, 2024, the Denver Broncos signed Surtain to a four–year, $96 million contract extension that includes $77.5 million guaranteed with $40.68 million guaranteed upon signing and an initial signing bonus of $15 million. This new deal keeps him under contract through the 2029 NFL season and made him the highest paid defensive back in NFL history.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=2024-09-04 |title=Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II agrees to terms on four-year, $96 million extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-cb-patrick-surtain-ii-four-year-96-million-extension |access-date=2024-09-04 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=2024-09-04 |title=Patrick Surtain II, Broncos agree to four-year extension |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-surtain-ii-broncos-agree-to-four-year-extension |access-date=2024-09-04 |work=NBC Sports}}{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Patrick Surtain II contract| url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/72389/patrick-surtain-ii |access-date=February 24, 2025| website=Spotrac.com}}

On September 8, 2024, Surtain started in the Denver Broncos' season–opener at the Seattle Seahawks and racked up a season–high six combined tackles (four solo) and broke up a pass during a 20–26 loss. On October 6, 2024, Surtain recorded three combined tackles (two solo), made two pass deflections, had a career–high tying two interceptions, and returned one for his second career touchdown during a 34–18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders. During the second quarter, Surtain intercepted a pass attempt thrown by Gardner Minshew to tight end Brock Bowers in the end–zone and returned it 100–yards to score a touchdown, becoming the second-longest pick-six in Broncos' franchise history, only behind Aqib Talib’s 103-yard interception return touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Jensen |first=Chad |date=2024-10-06|title=Pat Surtain II Makes Broncos History With 100-Yard Pick-6 vs. Raiders |url= https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/pat-surtain-makes-broncos-history-100-yard-pick-6-raiders|access-date=2024-10-06 |work=Sports Illustrated}} For his performance, Surtain was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=DiLalla |first=Aric |date=2024-10-09 |title=CB Pat Surtain II named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following Broncos’ win over Raiders |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/cb-pat-surtain-ii-named-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week-following-broncos-win-over-raiders |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Denver Broncos |language=}} On October 13, 2024, Surtain exited after the first defensive snap during a 16–23 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering a concussion during a collision with wide receiver Ladd McConkey while trying to break up a pass. He remained in concussion protocol and subsequently missed a Week 7 victory at the New Orleans Saints. He had started in 40 consecutive games prior to this injury and missed the first game since his rookie season. He returned the following week and made one solo tackle, one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Bryce Young during a 28–14 win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. He finished the season with a total of 45 combined tackles (34 solo), 11 pass deflections, four interceptions, one forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and one touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.{{Cite web |title=Patrick Surtain II 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SurtPa01/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

On February 6, 2025, Surtain was named the 2024 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year.{{Cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=2025-02-06 |title=Broncos CB Pat Surtain II wins 2024 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year award |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/broncos-cb-pat-surtain-ii-wins-2024-ap-nfl-defensive-player-of-the-year-award |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=NFL.com |language=}} He was the second player in Broncos history to receive the award, joining Randy Gradishar in 1978.{{cite web | last=DiLalla | first=Aric | title=Broncos CB Pat Surtain II named 2024 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year | website=Denver Broncos | date=2025-02-07 | url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-cb-pat-surtain-ii-named-2024-ap-nfl-defensive-player-of-the-year#:~:text=Surtain%20was%20named%202024%20Associated,the%20NFL's%20top%20defensive%20honor. | access-date=2025-03-02}}

He is the son of former NFL player Patrick Surtain.

• List of second-generation National Football League players

{{Reflist}}

{{commons category}}

{{footballstats|pfr=S/SurtPa01|yahoo=33397|espn=4372012|cbs=2965625/patrick-surtain-ii/}}

• [https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/players-roster/patrick-surtain-ii/ Denver Broncos bio]
• [https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/patrick-surtain-ii/6377 Alabama Crimson Tide bio]

{{Denver Broncos roster navbox}}

{{Navboxes|title=Patrick Surtain II—awards, championships and honors|list=

{{2020 Alabama Crimson Tide football navbox}}

{{2020 NCAA Division I FBS College Football Consensus All-Americans}}

{{Southeastern Conference Football Player of the Year navbox}}

{{2021 NFL Draft}}

{{BroncosFirstPick}}

{{Broncos2021DraftPicks}}

{{AP Defensive Players of the Year}}

}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Surtain, Patrick 02}}

Category:2000 births

Category:Living people

Category:Players of American football from Plantation, Florida

Category:American football cornerbacks

Category:Alabama Crimson Tide football players

Category:All-American college football players

Category:Denver Broncos players

Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen

Category:American Heritage School (Florida) alumni

Category:American Conference Pro Bowl players

Category:NFL Defensive Player of the Year winners