NFL--Pat Surtain, the Broncos' cornerback, received praise from both past and present

Pat Surtain, a defensive back with the Denver Broncos, has played in just 17 games so far in the NFL.

Pat Surtain is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, according to the Broncos.

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DK Metcalf, a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks, was limited to just 35 receiving yards by Surtain in Week 1.

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The seasoned cornerback Darius Slay claimed in a tweet that the young cornerback is already among the NFL's "top press technicians."

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That is strong praise coming from Slay, who has 23 interceptions on his resume and is a four-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro.

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Asante Samuel, a two-time Super Bowl champion, All-Pro, and four-time Pro Bowler, tweeted directly to Surtain, telling him he'll be a great player.

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Fans in Denver must be thrilled to see Surtain receive such high praise from some of the game's best cornerbacks.Surtain has a promising future ahead of him.

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Cornerback Patrick Frank Surtain II plays in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos.

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Patrick attended Alabama for college football, and the Broncos selected him ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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