Broncos' Pat Surtain named best cornerback by NFL coordinator

Pat Surtain II of the Denver Broncos has been recognized as the best cornerback in the NFL by an unnamed NFL coordinator, who described him as a generational player. The praise came following Surtain's second consecutive ranking as the top cornerback in an ESPN poll of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives. Despite a season in which he recorded only one interception, Surtain maintained a strong performance, allowing a passer rating of 66.2 while in coverage. At 26 years old, he has solidified his status as one of the league's premier defenders as the Broncos prepare for the upcoming 2026 season.

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