DEN Pat Surtain II
NFL player. Position: CB. Team: DEN.
Quick Facts
- Position: CB
- Team: DEN (Denver Broncos)
- Status: Best cornerback in the NFL (2026)
2026 Outlook
Pat Surtain II has solidified his status as the elite shutdown cornerback in the NFL entering 2026. ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell identified Surtain as "comfortably the best cornerback in football," with penalty yardage as the only real hole in his otherwise elite coverage. Surtain anchors the Broncos' defense, which ranked 3rd in scoring prevention in 2025 and is projected to be a top-5 unit again in 2026 (per Which Broncos Would Command First-Round Picks In Trades?).
Trade value: Surtain would command at least two first-round picks in a trade—potentially more than the Jets received for Sauce Gardner (who fetched two first-rounders). The premium reflects his elite coverage ability and consistent production as the Broncos' primary cornerstone defender (per Which Broncos Would Command First-Round Picks In Trades?).
Role / Depth Chart
Elite shutdown cornerback, primary coverage option on Broncos defense.