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3 Denver Broncos potential MVPs for the 2022 NFL season

By Lou Scataglia

Cornerback Patrick Surtain, Jr. #2 of the Denver Broncos reacts to a play in the Denver Broncos vs New York Giants game at MetLife Stadium on September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
Cornerback Patrick Surtain, Jr. #2 of the Denver Broncos reacts to a play in the Denver Broncos vs New York Giants game at MetLife Stadium on September 12, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images) /
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Denver Broncos, Patrick Surtain II
CLEVELAND, OHIO – APRIL 29: Patrick Surtain II poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell onstage after being selected ninth by the Denver Broncos during round one of the 2021 NFL Draft at the Great Lakes Science Center on April 29, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos team MVP no. 2: Patrick Surtain II

One could argue that Surtain was the Broncos’ best defensive player this season.  A surprise pick out of Alabama in the 2021 NFL Draft, Patrick Surtain II has all the makings of a shutdown corner.

He’s excellent in man coverage, has above-average speed and size, and is wildly intelligent.

Even better, Surtain will be just 22 during the entirety of his second season.

He had 4 interceptions, which ranked near the top of the NFL, 1 pick-six, and 58 total tackles.

For reference, he had as many interceptions as Jalen Ramsey, more total tackles than Xavien Howard, and as many tackles and J.C. Jackson.

In a division filled with high-powered passing attacks, Patrick Surtain II is a crucial piece of the Denver Broncos defense.

With the Denver Broncos zeroing in on hiring a Vic Fangio disciple as the new defensive coordinator, look for Patrick Surtain II to pick up right where he left off in 2021.

Surtain is poised to have an All-Pro caliber season, and all eyes will be on the defense to see if the team can still maintain their elite play in 2021 with the departure of Vic Fangio.

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