Pat Surtain II ranks in the all-time elite tier for defensive backs — a career that places Surtain in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Surtain a career score of 70, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
A top 10% all-time defensive back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Lower snap-level production reinforces the playmaking ability.
Worth 90 points of value above a freely-available replacement cornerback — top 29% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 5 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
90 career value over replacement — #1288 all-time of 4,649. 18/season above a replacement-level CB.
Pick #9 (Rd 1) · DEN · 2021 · +9.8 vs expected KV-H
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