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Oregon Football's Bo Nix Denver Broncos Jersey Number Revealed

Former Oregon football quarterback Bo Nix will wear jersey No. 10 for the Denver Broncos.

Bri Amaranthus

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix warms up during Oregon Pro Day Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Moshofsky
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix warms up during Oregon Pro Day Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Moshofsky / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA
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Former Oregon football quarterback Bo Nix will wear jersey No. 10 for the Denver Broncos.

Fellow Bronco quarterback Zach Wilson did have the No. 10 jersey for Denver but switched to No. 4. Wilson, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2021 draft who wore No. 2 during his three years as quarterback for the New York Jets.

Coming off arguably the greatest season ever by a Duck quarterback, Nix was drafted No. 12 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft to Denver. The Broncos rookie mini camp begins May 10th.

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix warms up during Oregon Pro Day Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Moshofsky
Oregon quarterback Bo Nix warms up during Oregon Pro Day Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Moshofsky / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA

Nix has worn No. 10 all his life. He wore No. 10 at Pinson Valley (Alabama) High School and No. 10 at both Auburn and Oregon. It is also a family number, his dad Pat Nix wore No. 10 as Auburn’s starting quarterback in the mid-1990s.

The Heisman Trophy finalist is also the most experienced quarterback prospect in the 2024 draft. His 61 career starts broke the NCAA record for most all-time by a FBS quarterback. The 23-year-old also broke the NCAA single-season record for completion percentage in 2023 at 77.45, completing a whopping 364 of 470 passes. 

Nix received a pro comparison to former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Romo from NFL.com. Another comparison Nix has often received is to retired New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees, which he has previously said he'd gladly accept.

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Bri Amaranthus
BRI AMARANTHUS

Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.

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