Over at ESPN, Matt Miller (offense) and Matt Bowen (defense) recently named their list of the best players in the NFL under age 24.
The Denver Broncos have just one player on the list, and no fans will be surprised to hear his name: Pat Surtain.
The 23-year-old cornerback is rarely tested by opposing quarterbacks, a testament to how much respect NFL teams have for “PS2.”
Here is ESPN’s commentary on Surtain:
Surtain is a long-framed cover corner with prototypical traits and high-level technique. He will challenge receivers at all three levels of the field and can make tackles on the perimeter. Surtain has seven interceptions and 28 pass breakups over his three pro seasons. He’s already a top-five player at the position.
Through 11 games this season, Surtain has totaled 40 tackles, nine pass breakups and one interception. He is well on his way to earning the second Pro Bowl nod of his career.
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