Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Patrick Surtain II was born April 14, 2000, in Plantation, Florida. 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). 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. As a true freshman at Alabama in 2018, Surtain II started 12 games and recorded 37 tackles and an interception. He returned to Alabama as a starter in 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. In 2020, he again returned as a starter at cornerback, earning several pre-season All-American honors.

He was named as the defensive MVP of the 2021 Rose Bowl. He was drafted 9th by the Denver Broncos.

Surtain was named to the 2021 All-Rookie Team by Pro Football Focus and the Pro Football Writers of America.

In 2023 Surtain was named to his 1st Pro Bowl.