Patrick Surtain, AFC hit unique celebration following pick-six
It’s been the offseason for many players across the National Football League and one of the ways for them to unwind, relax, and have some fun has been the Pro Bowl games. Patrick Surtain II has been one of the best corners in the league the past few seasons and in this year’s Pro Bowl Games, he had a pick six in flag football.
The players also decided to have some fun when celebrating, using the truck in their photo for their group celebration.
In 2023, Surtain had 53 tackles, one interception, and 12 passes defended for the Broncos. He had the most interceptions in his career thus far in his rookie year (2021), when he snatched four. In his three-year career thus far in the NFL, Surtain has tallied 150 total tackles, seven interceptions, and one touchdown.
He was one of 11 former Alabama football players in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. The event was played in Orlando, Florida, with the NFC defeating the AFC, 64-59.
Patrick Surtain II was one of the most highly touted prospects in America coming out of high school. Coming out of American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), he was ranked as the No. 6 overall player in the nation and a five-star prospect, according to the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2018 cycle.
As a freshman in 2018, he earned All-SEC Freshman honors after racking up 37 tackles, 1.5 for loss, one interception, and seven pass breakups. His play as a shutdown corner not only helped lead Alabama to a national title in 2021, but earned him SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors, too.
Famous bloodlines
Patrick Surtain II is the son of former NFL legend Patrick Surtain, Sr. Surtain played with the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League. He racked up 422 tackles and 37 interceptions in his storied 11-year career.
Surtain was a three-time Pro Bowl selection for the Miami Dolphins. He was named First Team All-Pro in 2002 and Second Team All-Pro in 2003. Surtain coached his son in high school football at American Heritage in Plantation, Florida. He was named the 2020 National Coach of the Year by High School Football America, after he led the American Heritage Patriots to their third state championship in the past five years.
He currently works on the coaching staff for the Florida State Seminoles. Surtain was hired as the ‘Noles defensive backs coach in January of 2023.