atrick Surtain II—or just “Pat” if you’ve ever shared a locker room, a protein shake, or a mutual hatred of Tyreek Hill’s speed—is returning to the Denver Broncos for the 2024-2025 season. And let’s be real, as one of the NFL’s most feared cornerbacks, hiding isn’t really an option. So instead, he spent the offseason doing what all elite athletes do: turning himself into a human highlight reel with more muscle, more speed, and way more protein shakes.
From Bama to Broncos: The Making of a Shutdown Corner
After terrorizing SEC receivers at Alabama (RIP, opposing QBs’ completion percentages), Surtain was drafted 9th overall by the Broncos in 2021. Now 25, he’s basically the NFL’s version of a Swiss Army knife—if that knife could also run a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and bench press a small car.
His secret? A brutal combo of agility, football IQ, and the ability to change direction faster than a politician during election season. But all that explosiveness comes at a cost.
Post-Game Pain Report:
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Shoulders? Wrecked. (“You do a lot of hitting out there.”)
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Knees? Occasionally screaming. (“All that cutting on a flat surface… not ideal.”)
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Opposing WRs’ egos? Permanently bruised.
The 2024-2025 Season: A Trophy, a Protein Shake, and Zero Chill
Despite the Broncos finishing 10-7 (aka “good, but not ‘let’s throw a parade’ good”), Surtain locked down receivers like a bouncer at an exclusive club—earning him the AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award.
“I was very proud of that moment,” he admits, probably while casually sipping a Muscle Milk (vanilla cream flavor, because he’s got taste). “It ties in all the work I put in… and holding that trophy was pretty surreal.”
Offseason Grind: Heavy Weights, Awkward Angles, and So Much Protein
Surtain’s offseason strategy? “Lift heavy, recover harder.”
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Recovery is king. Because nothing says “I value my career” like not walking around like a rusty Tin Man on Mondays.
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Plyometrics = football cheat codes. Single-leg squats, box jumps, and RDLs help him move like a video game glitch in human form. “I like putting my body in awkward positions,” he says, which is either elite athletic insight or the opening line of a very different interview.
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Protein shakes = life. Post-workout, he’s slamming 2-3 scoops like it’s his job. (Spoiler: It kind of is.)
The Surtain Diet: Steaks, Chicken, and Zero Regrets
An NFL cornerback burns roughly 2,000 calories per game—which means Surtain eats like a man who’s very serious about not wasting away to dust.
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Chicken and fish? Daily staples.
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Steak? Weekly reward. (As God intended.)
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Carbs? Rice and potatoes, because even superheroes need fuel.
The Verdict: A Man on a Mission
With a rebuilt body, a trophy on the shelf, and a fridge full of Muscle Milk, Surtain is ready to terrorize receivers all over again. “I’m very excited,” he says. “New team, new goals… let’s go.”
And if you’re a QB thinking about testing him? Maybe reconsider. Or at least bring him a protein shake first—vanilla cream, obviously.
Bonus Content:
“Patrick Surtain II’s Guide to Dominating Life”
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Hit the gym like it owes you money.
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Recover like your career depends on it (because it does).
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Never skip protein. Ever.
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Make WRs regret their life choices.
Welcome back, Pat. The NFL wasn’t the same without you. 🏈💪