Denver Broncos 2024 NFL Draft Grades
Without great capital or flexibility, were the Denver Broncos able to make the best of a bad situation in the 2024 NFL Draft? Their 2024 NFL Draft grades explore their actions over the three days and discern whether or not the Broncos took a step forward.
Round 1, Pick 12: Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
With Bo Nix, the sixth quarterback in 12 picks has come off the board. Like Michael Penix Jr., this is a bit of a reach on the PFN value board, but the Broncos were always in a tough spot.
In a perfect world, the Broncos would have engineered a trade back to acquire more capital – but once five QBs flew off the board, that became unrealistic. While Nix has his flaws – even as a veteran QB – he does bring redeeming qualities for the Broncos.
With his accuracy and his propensity to distribute and work the middle of the field, he’s a good fit for Sean Payton’s scheme, and he has the athleticism and arm elasticity to bring additional upside as a creator. There are valid concerns about his ultimate ceiling, but in the right situation, he can be a long-term starter.
Grade: B-
Round 3, Pick 76: Jonah Elliss, EDGE, Utah
After nabbing their quarterback in Round 1, the Denver Broncos drafted much-needed EDGE help with the 76th overall pick, taking Jonah Elliss from the University of Utah.
Elliss was one of the most productive pass-rushers in college football in 2023, with 12 sacks and 16 tackles for loss across the campaign. At 6’2”, 248 pounds, he has good proportional length and tested as an elite athlete — with a 38” vertical, 10’ broad jump, and a historic 6.69-second three-cone. Elliss doesn’t solve one major problem in the Broncos’ EDGE room, and that’s size and play strength.
Grade: B
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