Denver Broncos Star Cornerback Pat Surtain II was named one of the finalists for AP Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024 season.

Surtain, wrapping up his fourth season in the NFL, put up his best year yet. He had four interceptions, 45 tackles and 11 pass breakups. He returned the interceptions for 132 yards, which included his 100-yard interception return for a touchdown. It was a league-leading state.

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“A little bit. I think he’s way ahead of me as far as his demeanor, his professionalism, his technique,” he said. “When he came into the league, you could tell he was going to be good right away. It was just more, ‘OK, can he sustain his success? Can he stay healthy?’

“Those are the things that are really unknown to an NFL player’s career — the health side of it, which is huge. And he’s been able to do that and play consistently. I always knew if he turned them up , he will be one of the best no matter what because of how he approaches the game.”

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“He looks like a 10-year-old vet playing a guy in his prime,” he said. “The sky’s the limit for him. I told people when he got drafted, he’s on a Hall of Fame path. It’s about his good health. If he gets healthy, he’ll be a Hall of Famer and hopefully. Be the defensive player of the year this year.

The Defensive Player of the Year nominee list is stacked.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett, Cincinnati Bengals Defensive End Trey Hendrickson and Pittsburgh Steelers Pass Rusher TJ Watt were also named finalists.

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Surtain earned his third Pro Bowl selection and second first-team All-Pro selection this season.