Broncos' Pat Surtain II Responds to Jaylen Waddle's Boxing Challenge

The two former Alabama teammates are just having some fun with a friendly rivalry.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:48am

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Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II issued a strong response after Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle claimed he could "beat the f*** outta him" in a boxing match. The two players, who were teammates at Alabama, are just engaging in some playful trash talk as part of a friendly rivalry.

Why it matters

The exchange between Surtain and Waddle highlights the competitive nature of professional athletes, even among friends. While the comments were made in jest, it speaks to the intense drive and confidence that elite players like Surtain and Waddle possess.

The details

In a video posted by Brand Risk Promotions, Waddle said he would "beat the dog s*** outta" Surtain in a boxing match. Surtain responded on Twitter, writing "Got a little too much dip on your chip", suggesting Waddle was being overly confident. The two players were teammates at Alabama, where they helped the Crimson Tide win the national title in 2020 before being drafted in the first round the following year - Waddle to the Dolphins at No. 6 and Surtain to the Broncos at No. 9.

  • Surtain's $17 million salary for 2027 was fully guaranteed on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • Waddle made the comments in a video posted by Brand Risk Promotions on March 15, 2026.

The players

Pat Surtain II

A cornerback for the Denver Broncos who was named Defensive Player of the Year in 2025. He recently signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension with the team.

Jaylen Waddle

A wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins who was drafted 6th overall in 2021 after playing with Surtain at Alabama, where they won a national championship together in 2020.

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What they’re saying

“Pat Surtain, I'd beat the f*** outta him. Beat the dog s*** outta him.”

— Jaylen Waddle (Brand Risk Promotions)

“Got a little too much dip on your chip”

— Pat Surtain II (Twitter)

The takeaway

The playful back-and-forth between Surtain and Waddle, who are close friends, highlights the competitive spirit and confidence of elite NFL players. While the comments were made in jest, it speaks to the intense drive that drives players like Surtain and Waddle to be the best at their craft.