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LOOK: Denver Broncos unveil Patrick Surtain’s number for rookie season

Patrick Surtain II defends a pass versus Texas A&M receiver
Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr/The Tuscaloosa News via USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Surtain II now has his number for the Denver Broncos.

As the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft, the former Alabama cornerback will wear No. 2. He sported the same number through three seasons (2018-20) for the Crimson Tide. The Broncos unveiled the news on Monday via its Twitter account.

Surtain, a native of Plantation, Fla., was a five-star athlete for the Tide. He finished his collegiate career with 117 tackles, 27 pass breakups, and four interceptions. The 6-foot-2, 208-pounder was the SEC’s Defensive Player of the Year and a Unanimous First-Team All-American selection in 2020. He was regarded as the most complete cornerback in the draft.

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Surtain turned in a 40-time of 4.46 seconds and had a 39″ vertical at Alabama’s Pro Day.

He was the fifth cornerback that Nick Saban has placed in the first round since 2010.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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