“Just watching him play, his confidence, his swagger, I feel like he brought that down upon me — just teaching me the different levels of the cornerback position,” Pat Surtain II iterated back in 2021. It showcased that, with his athletic dad, Patrick Surtain’s true guidance and support, he has paved his path to the NFL. From American Heritage High School and Alabama to becoming the Broncos cornerback, his NFL dad was his guiding light throughout his journey.

Interestingly, the NFL cornerback’s career milestone showcased that he also did enough to feel proud of his mom, Michelle Surtain, and dad. Since the Broncos drafted him in 2021, he earned nominations for the Pro Bowl three times and a first-team Associated Press All-Pro in 2022. His other major accomplishments include clinching the Demaryius Thomas Team MVP Award and recording double-digit passes defended (3rd—36). But his career milestones are incomplete without mentioning his parents.

Who are Patrick Surtain and Michelle Surtain?

Broncos CB shares a healthy bond with his mom, Michelle Surtain. She has been his greatest supporter throughout his life journey. As per her social media profile, she is a housewife and mom of three children. Michelle and Patrick Surtain raised Pat Surtain II with their other two children, Parker Surtain, and Paris Surtain.

In May 2021, Pat’s bond with his mom went viral when he surprised his mom for Mother’s Day. After the Broncos drafted him, his mom appeared in an episode of “The Snap,” Sydney Jones.

During the discussion, Michelle expressed her proud feelings about her son being drafted into the NFL. “It’s been awesome just you know getting all the congratulations from all the family and friends who weren’t able to go to the draft so it’s been nice.”

Impressively, later, Surtain II joined the same podcast to surprise his mom on Mother’s Day. At that moment, he wished his mom in unique style and shed light on his mom’s unwavering support. And, he also expressed his deep gratitude to his mom for raising him to be “the best man possible.”

“Thank you for everything you do. It doesn’t go unnoticed. And you know I just thank you for this whole journey for raising me. just you raised me to be the best man possible and I love you for all that,” NFL CB stated for his mom.

Apart from his mother, Pat, 24, credits his dad, Patrick Surtain, who influenced him greatly. Just like him, his dad also played at cornerback positions for 11 seasons. Serving as the defensive backs coach for Florida State University since 2023, Surtain Sr. also boasts an accomplished career.

After being drafted by the Dolphins in the 1998 NFL draft, he earned a three-time Pro Bowler nomination. In 2005, he was traded to the Chiefs. And then he served as a defensive assistant coach for the Dolphins.

Not only in the NFL but Patrick Surtain also excelled in his football skills at Southern Miss Golden Eagles. He garnered attention as a youth player by becoming a two-year starter and four-year letterman.

Before becoming an NFL star, he also played basketball and baseball and ran track in the initial years of his career at Edna Karr High School in New Orleans. Surtain II’s dad’s sporting involvement showcased that he raised him by instilling athletic morale in his son. And, of course, his dad’s valuable lessons shaped his NFL career trajectory.

How has Pat Surtain II’s NFL roots molded his career?

Pat Surtain II’s NFL dad played a vital role in shaping his journey. Patrick Surtain coached him during his American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. And for his dad’s athletic career, he is grateful as he gained great experience with his dad’s playing. As per a report published by Pro Football Network in December 2023, Surtain II reflected on how his dad developed his interest in football.

“I went to the majority of [my dad’s] games,” he remarked. Not only this, but the Broncos player also spilled the beans about his amazing experience from his dad’s games. “It was a great experience being out there, watching him play, getting the full experience of the NFL. And that helped me choose football at the end of the day, ’cause I felt like I had a sort of love for it at an early age,” he asserted further.

Inspired by his NFL dad’s established career, he profoundly learned important lessons from his dad for the cornerback position. “He had an established career, a great career, actually — three-time Pro Bowler, was a part of one of the great Miami defensive squads back in the day,” he continued. Pat also expressed his feelings about his learnings from his dad. “Just teaching me the different levels of the cornerback position,” he retreated further.

Undoubtedly, his NFL dad was his true source of guidance throughout his life journey and molded his career. And, by following his dad’s footsteps, he has forged a distinguished career in the NFL.