Bo Nix cracks NFL Top 100 for 2026, jumps five spots in rankings

Bo Nix just cracked the NFL Top 100 for 2026, vaulting five spots to No. 59 in the annual rankings revealed Monday.

What happened?

The Denver Broncos quarterback secured his second straight appearance on the NFL Top 100, a list compiled by executives, coaches and scouts across the league. Nix’s rise to 59th follows a season where he led the Broncos to the playoffs and threw for 3,800 yards with 25 touchdowns.

Why it matters for Bo Nix

Nix’s climb reflects his rapid ascent in the league’s eyes after a breakout 2025 campaign. He outpaced 40 other players to land five spots higher than his 2025 rank of 64th. The jump puts him in elite company alongside peers like Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence.

The rankings also spotlight Nix’s role in Denver’s resurgence. Under new head coach Sean Payton, Nix guided the Broncos to a 10-7 record and a playoff berth. His 64.5% completion rate and 94.3 passer rating ranked among the league’s top 20 QBs.

How he stacks up

Nix sits just behind Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence at 62nd and ahead of New England Patriots S Kevin Byard at 61st. The Top 100 list spans 100 players, with New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan anchoring the bottom at No. 100.

The rankings underscore Nix’s growth since entering the league in 2024. His 2025 performance-including a playoff win over the Chiefs-cemented his status as a rising star at the position.

What comes next?

Nix and the Broncos are locked in for 2026 after securing a first-round bye in the playoffs. With a revamped roster and Payton’s offensive scheme in place, Nix is poised to build on his Top 100 breakthrough.

The rankings drop comes as Denver eyes deeper postseason runs. Nix’s climb signals the league’s belief in his trajectory-and the Broncos’ window to contend.

*Full 2026 NFL Top 100 list available via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.*