Denver Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain made a huge play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday with a 100-yard pick-six to tie the game at 10-10 in the second quarter.
Fittingly, Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey was in attendance on Sunday as the Broncos welcomed back former players as part of their Alumni Weekend. Before the game, Bailey and Surtain met up and exchanged jerseys:
Greatness💪🏾 https://t.co/6G0isvhCQ8
— PAT SURTAINl (@psurtain23) October 6, 2024
Bailey has been full of praise for Surtain since the former Alabama cornerback was picked by Denver in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.
“This kid is the best in the game right now,” Bailey said during a recent interview with Zach Gelb of Infinity Sports Network. “When he came out of college, I said he has Pro Football Hall of Fame potential. … There is no doubt in my mind he will continue to excel.”
The turnover marked Surtain’s second career pick-six. He previously returned an interception 70 yards for a touchdown as a rookie in 2021. Surtain added another interception in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. The star cornerback had a huge day with Bailey in attendance.
