There may not be a better story about self-improvement than the path that Bo Nix has made for himself. Now a senior for the Oregon Ducks, Nix is looking to become a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft class. We’re breaking down Nix’s scouting report for next year’s NFL Draft.
Bo Nix Draft Profile and Measurements
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 225
- School: Oregon
- Age: 23
Once a prized recruit at Auburn who teased fans with a combination of brilliant ability and maddening decision-making, Nix quickly put everything together in 2022 after landing at Oregon. He produced more by trying to do less, setting career highs in completion rate (71.9%), yards (3,593), yards per attempt (8.8), and touchdowns (29). He’s a fifth-year senior in 2023.
Bo Nix Scouting Report
Strengths
- Standout athlete with a thick frame, boasting plus speed and agility considering his weight.
- Good arm that allows him to throw off balance and still deliver a catchable ball to targets downfield. Velocity definitely shows on short and intermediate passes.
- Strong improvisational knack and doesn’t shy away from hunting big plays. He’s a gamer.
- Improved his passing motion to be quicker and more reliable, often releasing the ball ear-level and avoiding deflections at the line.
- Keeps his eyes downfield as he evades pressure, extending plays and finding the best option.
- Legitimate rushing threat who will create chunk gains at the NFL level.
- Accuracy and timing improved in his first year at Oregon, as he trusted what he saw and acted instead of pausing.
Weaknesses
- Struggled to deal with an undermanned team at Auburn, often trying to carry the team on his back, leading to frustrating inconsistency as a decision-maker.
- Physical tools were only harnessed when Oregon took some pressure off. Can he build on his progress, or will he remain someone who can’t push himself further?
- Accuracy is good, but he’s not a precise thrower. He’ll get the ball to his receiver, but his target often must adjust to finish the play.
- Deep passes rarely hit his targets in stride, leaving throws a bit short with too much air on them.
- Will force throws if he doesn’t make the right pre-snap read. Process both pre- and post-snap will be more of a focus moving forward.
- Looks to escape the pocket too often, considering the level of blocking he receives. Has to play on time and within the scheme.
Current Draft Projection and Summary
Nix will be an older rookie in the 2024 class, but his positive growth will help offset concerns about his age. His ability to harness his physical gifts and aggressive mindset will again be tested throughout 2023, especially without offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham, and again in the NFL if he has a weaker supporting cast. But the tools are there for Nix to be an above-average NFL starter.
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Even replicating his 2022 level of success should land Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. There are legitimate concerns about how he’ll handle more pressure to be a star in the NFL and whether he’ll be overwhelmed like he was at Auburn, but his realization that balancing his game is the key to his success bodes well. Nix can help quell these fears if he partakes in the 2024 all-star circuit and scouting combine.
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