Comparing Aaron Colvin and Pat Surtain II Head to Head
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Aaron Colvin vs Pat Surtain II. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Pat Surtain II takes 3 categories while Aaron Colvin claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the CB position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Pat Surtain II's Pass Deflections of 60 compared to Aaron Colvin's 16 represents a 275% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Aaron Colvin falls 73.3% below the career average of 60 in this category while Pat Surtain II exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Pat Surtain II's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Games Played, where Aaron Colvin posts 65 against Pat Surtain II's 84 — a gap of just 29.2%. Aaron Colvin can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Games Played is the statistical ammunition for the Aaron Colvin side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
The verdict favors Pat Surtain II — 3 categories to 2 — but Aaron Colvin makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Aaron Colvin has real statistical ammunition particularly in Games Played where the gap narrows to just 29.2%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Aaron Colvin or Pat Surtain II?
Pat Surtain II holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Pat Surtain II's Pass Deflections of 60 versus Aaron Colvin's 16 is the most decisive factor — a 275% difference.
How do Aaron Colvin and Pat Surtain II compare in Pass Deflections?
Aaron Colvin career Pass Deflections: 16. Pat Surtain II career Pass Deflections: 60. Pat Surtain II leads by 275% — dramatically ahead in this key CB metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aaron Colvin or Pat Surtain II?
Based on career statistics, Pat Surtain II edges Aaron Colvin 3-2 across key categories. Pat Surtain II's Pass Deflections of 60 leads Aaron Colvin's 16 by 275%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
