ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Courtland Sutton is heading to Orlando.
The NFL announced on Wednesday that the second-year Broncos receiver was named to the AFC's Pro Bowl team to replace Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins, who is recovering from an injury.
Sutton racked up 1,112 receiving yards and six touchdowns in his second NFL season, showing a significant jump in his game as he became the Broncos' top offensive target and one of the league's most dangerous receiving threats. With his 6-foot-4, 216-pound frame and sticky hands, Sutton produced an enormous catch radius for his quarterbacks and put defensive backs in impossible positions. In addition to his receiving yards, Sutton drew numerous penalties against cornerbacks and safeties who could not defend him.
And after the catch, Sutton could be even scarier, as some defenders discovered when he unleashed his vicious stiff-arm on occasion. Sutton averaged 5.0 yards after each catch he made, a number that ranked tied for sixth in the NFL among receivers who received at least 90 targets in 2019.
Sutton is the first Broncos receiver to make the Pro Bowl since Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, who both received the honor in 2016. By making the 2020 Pro Bowl in his second career season, Sutton is also the fastest Broncos wide receiver to make his first Pro Bowl.
Sutton joins Von Miller as the second Broncos player on the 2020 Pro Bowl roster. Safety Kareem Jackson and return specialist Diontae Spencer are Pro Bowl alternates and could join them in Orlando if other players are unable to play.
Flip back through Courtland Sutton's breakout 2019 season with these photos.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) carries the balla fter a reception during the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, September 09, 2019. Gabriel Christus
DaeSean Hamilton and Courtland Sutton in the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears on September 15, 2019 at Empower Field at Mile High. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green bay, Wisconsin, September 22, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) carries the ball after a reception during the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green bay, Wisconsin, September 22, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 29, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton before the Broncos' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) jumps into the stands after a touchdown during the NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, September 29, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) carries the ball for a 70-yard touchdown during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, California, October 06, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton takes a moment for himself in the tunnel before the Broncos' game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 17, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) carries the ball during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 17, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) turns up field on a reception during the first half of the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (Photo:© Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) stiff arms Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 27, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, November 03, 2019. This was Denver Broncos quarterback Brandon Allen's (2) first NFL touchdown pass. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after a deep pass reception during the NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 17, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 17, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton signals for a first down after making a reception during the Broncos' Week 12 game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on November 24, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
Courtland Sutton catches a pass during the NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field in Buffalo, New York, November 24, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) cathes a pass during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, December 01, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates with fans after a touchdown reception during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, December 01, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton reacts after making his second touchdown catch of the day during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on December 5, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
Courtland Sutton celebrates after the Broncos' 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) after a catch during the NFL game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, December 08, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (28) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, December 08, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a pass during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 15, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) carries the ball after a reception during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, December 15, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) before the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, December 22, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Courtland Sutton catches a pass during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High on December 22, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Rincon)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, December 22, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) goes high for a 19-yard reception as Oakland Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) defends during the second quarter of the NFL game in Denver,Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (Photo: © Eric Lars Bakke )
Courtland Sutton thumps his chest as he runs into the tunnel after the Denver Broncos' Week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High on December 29, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
