Bo Nix’s rise has already pushed him into some pretty serious company, and Bleacher Report’s latest quarterback ranking shows just how far the Broncos passer has come.
The outlet put Nix at No. 11 in its 2026 quarterback power rankings, slotting him in the “Pro Bowl caliber” tier. That places him ahead of Jalen Hurts at No. 14 and Aaron Rodgers at No. 19, even if he still comes in behind Jordan Love at No. 9 and Brock Purdy at No. 10.
Bleacher Report’s rankings are built on six categories: accuracy, processing, arm talent, decision-making, pocket presence and leadership. Accuracy carries 25 points, processing 20, arm talent 15, decision-making 15, pocket presence 15 and leadership 10. As the outlet explained, “Trait scores add up to the grade,” and when players finished with the same score, “their ranking was determined by a majority vote among the scouts.”
The writeup on Nix was strong. Bleacher Report said, “Bo Nix has transformed the Denver Broncos into a perennial playoff contender in his first two seasons in the NFL,” adding that he is trusted by Coach Payton “to be the natural playmaker in and out of the pocket; essentially playing Bo Nix football.”
There’s still a clear reason he isn’t even higher on the list. Bleacher Report pointed to the next step in his growth as “protecting the football, especially under pressure,” noting that has been an issue for him.
For Broncos fans, the ranking is another sign that Nix is getting real respect around the league, even if there’s still room for him to climb.
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