Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II is the 101 Awards' 2024 AFC Defensive Player of the Year, The Committee of 101 announced Wednesday. Surtain is the third Alabama alumnus to win the award, following Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett in 1988 and Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas in 1991.

The Broncos may have been eliminated from the playoffs, but Patrick Surtain still got the chance to give Von Miller his flowers.

Former Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey talks to Fox News Digital about current Denver defensive back Patrick Surtain II and his rise to stardom.

The reaction was overwhelming on social media almost immediately, though one of the most prominent voices to comment belonged to Denver Broncos star cornerback Patrick Surtain II. "C'mon man, what we supposed to do when he sliding?" Surtain posted .

The Denver Broncos got away with a penalty on a key play during their Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Buffalo was leading 10-7

The Denver Broncos have three finalists for the NFL awards handed out by the Associated Press, including quarterback Bo Nix for Rookie of the Year, coach Sean Payton for Coach of the Year, and cornerback Pat Surtain for Defensive Player of the Year.

Orchard Park, N.Y. – Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II gave Von Miller and the Buffalo Bills some bulletin board material ahead of Sunday’s matchup. The Bills’ pass-rusher and future Hall of Famer kept the receipts.

After allowing the fewest receiving yards at his position when targeted by opposing quarterbacks, Patrick Surtain II is the first Denver Bronco to be named the Pro Football Writers of America Defensive Player of the Year.

Broncos head coach Sean Payton, cornerback Pat Surtain II and rookie quarterback Bo Nix have been named finalists for NFL honors.

T.J. Watt is again a finalist for the Associated Press defensive player of the year award, although he is not considered to be a front-runner to win it. The Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker, who won the award in 2021,

Broncos head coach Sean Payton, cornerback Pat Surtain II and rookie quarterback Bo Nix have been named finalists for NFL honors.