Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts offers insight on Oregon QB Bo Nix, a potential draft target for the Denver Broncos, highlighting his accuracy and competitiveness. Fouts believes Nix has the mechanics to excel in the NFL, despite concerns about his arm strength. Nix's impressive college stats, including a 77.4% completion rate and 45 touchdowns with only three interceptions, raise questions about the arm strength critique. Fouts' analysis may ease Broncos' head coach Sean Payton's worries about Nix fitting into the team's system.

By the Numbers
  • Nix completed 77.4% of his passes at Oregon
  • He threw 45 touchdowns and only three interceptions in college
  • Nix holds the record for the most college starts as a quarterback in NCAA history with 61
Yes, But

There are lingering concerns about Nix's arm strength and ability to consistently throw downfield at the NFL level.

What's Next

Sean Payton must decide if Nix is worth the Broncos' No. 12 pick in the upcoming draft, balancing Fouts' praise with the arm strength question.

Bottom Line

Despite Dan Fouts' positive assessment, the scrutiny on Bo Nix's arm strength will likely continue as the Broncos consider drafting him at No. 12.