Unlike many players taken after the first day of the draft, guys taken in the first round (particularly early) are expected to start immediately. Patrick Surtain II is no exception, but is that expectation realistic with some really good cornerbacks already on the roster?
To begin we will operate under the premise that three cornerbacks are starters. This is normal in the modern NFL as most team’s base defense involves two linebackers and five defensive backs to combat all of the passing from three WR sets.
The top three CBs in the injury-riddled CB room for the Broncos last season were Michael Ojemudia (852 snaps), Bryce Callahan (655) and A.