Top 5 landing spots for Bo Nix in 2024 NFL draft ft. Atlanta Falcons, and more
Bo Nix had an up-and-down career as a member of the Auburn Tigers. After three seasons, Nix joined the Oregon Ducks via the transfer portal and has had tremendous success over the past two seasons. He has slowly begun to creep up draft boards as the Ducks are off to a 5-0 start.
In these five games, Nix has thrown for 1459 yards, 15 touchdowns, and one interception while completing 80.4% of his passes. Let's take a look at five teams that could draft the Oregon quarterback below.
Potential landing spots for Bo Nix
#1: Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have exceeded expectations in the early season. However, the season didn't pan out as it was supposed as the team finished with a 7-10 record.
While they selected Desmond Ridder in the third round of the 2022 draft, he has had his share of struggles this season. Atlanta could target a quarterback in what is shaping up to be a deep class if Ridder doesn't turn things around and Bo Nix makes plenty of sense.
#2: Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings had a rough time with injuries with QB Kirk Cousins, WR Justin Jefferson, among others missing significant time. After finishing 13-4 and winning the NFC North last season, the team could only put up 7 wins in the 2023-24 season.
While Kirk Cousins has played great under center, he will turn 36 years old before the start of the 2024 season. Furthermore, there has been talk that the Vikings could move him ahead of or at the trade deadline.
Despite their struggles, Minnesota has played every game closely and has a favorable schedule remaining. While that will likely put the Vikings out of contention for the top overall pick, they could be in a position to land Bo Nix as their quarterback of the future.
#3: New York Jets
The New York Jets entered the season with hopes of making the Super Bowl after a big offseason. However, a season-ending injury to Aaron Rodgers led to a 7-10 finish. His absence will allow the Jets to keep their first-round selection next year.
While they could strengthen their roster around Rodgers, New York could also look to land their quarterback of the future. Drafting Bo Nix and allowing him to sit and learn under the future Hall of Famer could be an option.
#4: Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams finished the season with a high-intensity playoff showdown against the Detroit Lions. The team exceeded multiple expectations with rookie WR Puka Nacua solidfying himself as a weapon besides the already lethal Cooper Kupp.
However, Matthew Stafford will turn 36 years old prior to the 2024 NFL Draft and could be nearing the end of his career. The Rams could look to the future by drafting Bo Nix.
#5: New England Patriots
The New England Patriots continued to face issues in deciding who the starting quarterback should be. The team started with the season with the ball in Mac Jones' hands but lost faith in the quarterback as the season went on, switching to backup QB Bailey Zappe. Mac Jones has regressed over the past two seasons and the Patriots could look to draft his replacement.