Alabama football has its second player from this year’s NFL Draft to sign a rookie contract.
Patrick Surtain II was selected at No. 9 overall by the Denver Broncos, and the former Crimson Tide cornerback agreed to terms with the team on his four-year deal. The news came today from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, and then the Broncos’ Twitter page confirmed the news.
Surtain, a native of Plantation, Fla., is excited to suit up for his new team and become a star in the league.
The #Broncos have agreed to terms with first-round CB Patrick Surtain II, source said, on his standard four-year rookie deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2021
PS2’s officially a Bronco! 🎮
✍️ @PatSurtainll ✍️ pic.twitter.com/1UvlqLdIFg
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 18, 2021
🙏🏾 Can’t wait to suit up in Orange & Blue … Let’s get it @Broncos https://t.co/oat4br9dl7
— Patrick Surtain (@PatSurtainll) May 18, 2021
According to Spotrac, he’s projected to get $21 million fully guaranteed.
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Surtain’s deal will have a $12.6 million signing bonus with a fifth-year option available.
The 6-foot-2, 208-pounder helped Alabama secure a national championship in 2020 and was a two-time Southeastern Conference champion (2018, 2020).
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