Bo Nix cracks NFL Top 100 list with Crosby praise after 2026 rise

Bo Nix just earned a spot on the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list, climbing five spots to No. 59 after his strong 2025 season with the Denver Broncos.

What happened?

On July 20, the NFL unveiled the 2026 Top 100 Players list, and Bo Nix cracked the ranking for the second straight year. The Broncos quarterback rose from No. 64 in 2025 to No. 59 this time around. The announcement came less than 24 hours after Nix posted on Instagram about training in Alabama ahead of training camp.

Maxx Crosby, the Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher, had sharp words for Nix in the Top 100 video. Crosby has faced Nix twice a season for the last two years. “When Bo needs to make a play, he’s able to make big plays,” Crosby said. “He’s athletic, he’s got a great arm. He’s a dawg, I’ll give it to him.”

Why it matters for Bo Nix

Nix’s climb on the list reflects his growing impact on Denver’s offense. He led the NFL in passing attempts in 2025 and finished as the Broncos’ third-leading rusher for the second straight season. His clutch performances included seven game-winning drives and 13 comeback wins, both NFL highs.

Teammates chimed in with praise. Pat Surtain II recalled a throw against the Cowboys: “When he made that throw, I was like, ‘Man, not many quarterbacks can make that throw.’” Garett Bolles pointed to a pin-and-pull play against the Giants where Nix took a handoff, scored, and sealed a win.

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, also weighed in. After their Christmas Day game, Kelce told Nix, “You’re a hell of a competitor.”

What comes next?

Nix’s stock is rising inside Denver’s building. The Broncos ranked 10th in fourth-quarter scoring per game in 2025, and Nix’s late-game heroics fueled that surge. His status as the engine of Denver’s offense is now beyond debate.

The next step? Proving it again in 2026. Nix has shown he can make plays when the lights shine brightest. Now the league has taken notice.