With the 12th overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos draft Bo Nix — quarterback out of Oregon. Many people had a first round grade on Nix thanks to his athleticism and ability to manage a game. Let’s take a look at what Bo Nix brings to the Broncos.
Bo Nix NFL Draft Profile 2024
Bo Nix
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 214 lbs
Age: 24
College: Oregon Ducks
Bo Nix Highlights
Bo Nix Combine Results
Unfortunately, we did not get to see Bo Nix participate in the 2024 NFL Combine testing. He did, however, interview and workout for scouts to see. He looked sharp throwing the football and appeared to be fully healthy.
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Bo Nix Scouting Report
Strengths
Although this sometimes comes with a negative connotation, Nix has shown the potential to be a reliable game manager. He has good pre-snap recognition and typically knows where he wants to go with the ball before it’s snapped. Bo Nix typically gets the ball out quickly to the read that he recognizes will be open before the play.
Coupled with his feel of who will be open prior to the snap, Nix is a good athlete who can extend plays with his legs. At Oregon, he was not asked to be a processor but rather relied on screens, RPOs, and one-read concepts. If those were taken away, Nix has the athleticism to escape from pass rushers and gain yards on the ground.
Weaknesses
Although he put up video game numbers last season at Oregon, Nix can struggle when plays get off schedule. Nearly 30 percent of his passes in 2023 were thrown behind the line of scrimmage which led to some beneficiary numbers. Also, he struggles with accuracy and has some decision-making question marks when blitzed or forced to extend plays.
What to Expect From Bo Nix in 2024
Like every rookie quarterback, there will be growing pains for Bo Nix in 2024. At Oregon he was often a one-read quarterback which won’t work consistently in the NFL. However, if Nix can look comfortable in the pocket, show progress in going through progressions, and use his legs to make plays, Broncos fans should feel optimistic about the future.
