An AFC team has emerged as the heavy favorites to draft Oregon quarterback Bo Nix, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Denver Broncos are being listed at -150 to draft the 2023 Pac 12 Player of the Year.
The Minnesota Vikings follow at +400 while the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants are both considered somewhat realistic destinations for Nix as they are listed at +500 and +700 respectively to draft the 2023 Heisman Trophy finalist.
“NEWS: The #Broncos are currently the favorites to draft Oregon QB Bo Nix, per @DKSportsbook.”
The Denver Broncos are in desperate need of a quarterback following the departure of Russell Wilson, and were probably in desperate need of a quarterback before the departure of Russell Wilson if you asked head coach Sean Payton.
The Broncos currently have career back-up quarterback Jarrett Stidham listed as their starting quarterback.
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Coincidentally, Bo Nix was the one to secede Stidham as Auburn’s quarterback in 2019.
Nix played three seasons for the Auburn Tigers winning the SEC’s Freshman of the Year in 2019.
After transferring to Oregon, Nix played two seasons for the Ducks and holds the record for most career starts made by a college quarterback with 61.
The Broncos currently hold the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.
Nix had a tremendous 2023 campaign for the Oregon Ducks as he was a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Nix finished the season with just over 4,500 passing yards and 45 passing touchdowns over 14 games.
