Each offseason, ESPN interviews NFL executives, coaches and scouts to have them rank the top 10 players at 11 different positions. ESPN then compiles the data to release a top-10 ranking for each position, complete with honorable mentions and “also received votes” categories.
At quarterback, the top ten ended up being Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield. There were two honorable mentions behind him — C.J. Stroud and Jordan Love — plus six other QBs who also received votes.
Advertisement
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was listed in the also received votes category. That means at least one executive, coach or scout told ESPN they believe Nix is a top-ten quarterback in the NFL. Even if it was just one vote, it’s impressive that Nix drew that kind of recognition following his rookie season.
Here’s the full list of top ten QBs, honorable mentions and the QBs who also received votes.
Best NFL quarterbacks
After earning an invite to the Pro Bowl as an alternate last season, Nix will look to build on his impressive rookie campaign in Year 2. Nix and the Broncos are set to host the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 (view the schedule).
Advertisement
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Best NFL quarterbacks: Bo Nix got at least one vote