Professional Soccer Focus launched its prime 32 cornerbacks rankings going into the 2026 NFL season earlier this month. Whereas Seattle Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon tops the listing, the Denver Broncos have a formidable two cornerbacks on the listing: Pat Surtain II and Ja’Quan McMillian.
Take a look at why author Dalton Wasserman positioned each Surtain and McMillian on his listing.
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On Surtain:
“Surtain did not fairly attain the heights of his Defensive Participant of the 12 months-winning 2024 marketing campaign final season, however he nonetheless performed very nicely whereas accruing a minimum of 1,000 snaps for the fourth straight yr. His 73.3 PFF grade ranked twenty second amongst all certified cornerbacks. He additionally tallied 10 go breakups and hauled in a single interception. Surtain will proceed to be the headliner for one of many league’s elite secondaries.”
And on McMillian:
“McMillian was the highest-graded major slot cornerback within the NFL final season. His 80.8 PFF grade ranked fourth amongst all certified cornerbacks. Together with the postseason, he accrued three interceptions, three go breakups, two compelled fumbles and 4 sacks. His versatility permits Denver to execute quite a lot of schemes at a really excessive stage.”
As roster cuts dominate the headlines, Surtain and McMillian will assist lead the Broncos on a tall activity of making an attempt to repeat going again to the AFC Championship sport this season.
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This text initially appeared on Broncos Wire: 2 Broncos gamers made PFF’s listing of prime NFL cornerbacks
