The NFL on Wednesday called Denver Broncos rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II as the AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
The newbie from Alabama chose off Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert two times on Sunday, returning the 2nd one 70 backyards for a touchdown as well as stimulating the Denver Broncos’ 28-13 win.
Surtain reached a full throttle of 22.07 miles per hour on his pick-6, according to Next Gen Stats, the fastest by a defensive back with the sphere in his hands in the last 5 years.
” > Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos carries on into completion area for a goal against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on November 28, 2021.” I’ve always understood I was quickly, “said Surtain after the game. “I utilized to run track, so I would certainly claim that little track history assisted me a great deal.”
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 28, 2021
Surtain also tallied five tackles on Sunday.
Broncos Head trainer Vic Fangio said Surtain “has excellent hands as well as great round expectancy.”
On Sunday Surtain came to be the first Broncos rookie to videotape numerous interceptions, including a pick six, in the very same game.
PS2 WITH THE PICK-SIX: CBS
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— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 28, 2021
Just 4 other Broncos novices have won AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors: Dre’Mont Jones (2019 ), Von Miller (2011) as well as linebacker D.J. Williams (2004 ).
Surtain is also in the running for NFL Rookie of the Week. You can choose him on an unique area of NFL.com.