Broncos land cornerback Patrick Surtain II at No. 9

The Denver Broncos selected cornerback Patrick Surtain II out of Alabama in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, No. 9 overall.

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Key stats: 37 tackles, 1 interception, 9 passes defended

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more polished prospect in the 2021 class than Surtain. The son of former Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Patrick Surtain, the Alabama product offers everything NFL teams look for at the position, including size, length, athleticism, ball skills, patience in press coverage, and man-coverage chops. Surtain isn't the quickest defender, but he's battle-tested in the SEC, and his development in certain aspects of the position is a year or two ahead of most young players. He's a Week 1 starter wherever he lands.

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