Bo Nix isn’t expected to be an early selection in the upcoming NFL draft. He has consistently been listed among the “second tier” of quarterbacks in the 2024 draft class.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake May and J.J. McCarthy are considered the top-four quarterbacks in the draft. The next group includes Nix, Michael Penix Jr., and Spencer Rattler. Williams, Daniels, Maye and McCarthy are all expected to be selected with the first four or five overall picks. The next three? Where they go is a mystery.
Various mock drafts project the former Oregon Ducks’ star going anywhere from the middle of the first round to slipping into the second round. Nix says he’s not worried about his place in the draft. He draws inspiration from former quarterback Tom Brady.
“Tom Brady was picked very far back in the draft, and he turned out all right, too,” Nix told Fox News Digital. “I just want the opportunity and the ability to go out there and play and everything will work out.”
Brady was a sixth-round pick (No. 199) by the New England Patriots in the 2000 NFL draft. Brady went on to win a record seven Super Bowls, winning Most Valuable Player in five of those games. He is arguably the greatest quarterback in league history.
Nix is expected to be selected long before the sixth round, and his body of work at Oregon has attracted the attention of NFL decision-makers.
Nix threw for 4,508 passing yards, 45 touchdowns and three interceptions while completing 77.4% of his passes in 2023. He established all-time program records for single-season passing yards and touchdowns and an NCAA record for completion percentage at 77.4 percent.
There are critics who questioned Nix’s overall ability, saying he was the beneficiary of Oregon’s offensive scheme and doesn’t elevate an offense with his arm and playmaking.
Everything just kinda came together this past year. I was able to finally play a full season, and I was healthy for the whole year,” Nix told Fox News Digital. “Every game I was able to go out there and perform at a high level. The ability was always there, and I was in a great situation. Finally, it happened this past year, but it didn’t necessarily surprise me. I was excited that all the work and effort paid off.”
While Nix isn’t expected to among the first quarterbacks to be selected, he is comfortable knowing that the team that does call his name will be one whose style and scheme will fit his skillset.
“I think the draft is all situation-based. Teams take who they see fit,” Nix said. “Quite frankly, I’m glad the team that fits me is going to take me because I don’t want to go to a bad fit. So, whatever happens, that’s what happens.”