Patrick Surtain II was drafted No. 9 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
Patrick Surtain II Alabama Draft
Patrick Surtain II was drafted No. 9 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 5128th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Patrick Surtain II came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 208 lbs
- Hometown
- Plantation, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 5128th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 51100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Patrick Surtain II.
Oregon · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Alabama in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Jaylen Waddle
WR · MIA
Alabama
#10
DeVonta Smith
WR · PHI
Alabama
#15
Mac Jones
QB · NE
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#17
Alex Leatherwood
OL · LV
Alabama
#24
Najee Harris
RB · PIT
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#37
Landon Dickerson
OL · PHI
Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl
#38
Christian Barmore
DL · NE
Alabama
#193
Deonte Brown
OL · CAR
Alabama
#222
Thomas Fletcher
LS · CAR
Alabama
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Patrick Surtain II in the 2021 NFL Draft
Patrick Surtain II is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 9 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Patrick Surtain II drafted?
Patrick Surtain II was selected No. 9 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/patrick-surtain-ii.
What college did Patrick Surtain II play for?
Patrick Surtain II played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Patrick Surtain II's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/patrick-surtain-ii.