2024 Player Outlook

When the Broncos drafted Nix as the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it was obvious that head coach Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi got their guy. Nix is a skilled passer and while he doesn’t boast the arm-strength of fellow rookies like Caleb Williams or even Jayden Daniels, he is someone who keeps the mistakes to a minimum and avoids negative plays. In fact, he only threw 26 interceptions over a five-year collegiate career and took only 10 sacks over the last two years at Oregon. He was never tasked to do too much downfield and was more focused on screen-passes, quick throws and check-downs to his running backs. He even set the NCAA record for completion percentage (77.4) last season. This, obviously, jibes well with Lombardi’s offense that has finished in the top-three in passes to running backs each season over the last five years. The Broncos have an open competition in camp this summer, so Nix will have to beat out both Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham if he wants the job. Whether he wins it outright or has to wait a few weeks, Nix has the potential to be a productive fantasy quarterback so if you’re looking for late-round upside, he’s worth the look.