The Denver Broncos will start Bo Nix when they visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.

Nix (6-2, 217 pounds) was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft (12th overall). After beating out veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson in a quarterback competition this summer, Nix becomes Denver’s first rookie quarterback to start in Week 1 since John Elway (1983).

Nix is ​​one of three rookie quarterbacks set to start in Week 1 of this season, joining Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) and Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders).

Nix was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and grew up in Pinson Valley, Alabama. In high school, he was coached by his father, Patrick Nix, a former Auburn quarterback who has coached since 1996.

Nix signed a four-year, $18.61 million contract with the Broncos in May and bought a $4 million home in Castle Rock two months later. The rookie quarterback chose jersey No. 10 — which he wore in high school and college — and his jersey was one of the best sellers in the NFL this off-season.

Nix has been compared to Drew Brees thanks to his quick processing and efficient passing, two traits Brees perfected with Sean Payton. Nix is ​​flattered by the Brees comparisons, but the rookie knows he has to make his own mark in the NFL.

Here are five more Nix facts you need to know before week 1 starts.

1. Where did Bo Nix go to university?

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Nix started his university career at Chestnut brownwhere his father played. After three seasons with the Tigers, Nix moved to the Oregon Ducks. He ultimately played five years in college, setting an NCAA record with 61 career starts. Nix was named the 2023 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year after winning the Fiesta Bowl in Oregon. He also won the 2022 Holiday Bowl.

2. How old is Bo Nix?

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After playing five years at the college level, Nix enters the NFL as 24 year old rookie. He’s older than a typical rookie, but still the sixth-youngest starting quarterback in the NFL this season. Teammates and coaches have noted that Nix’s extensive college experience has translated well to the NFL, as the QB is more mature and composed than a typical rookie.

3. Bo Nix Statistics

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Nix set an NCAA single-season completion record last season with a 77.45% completion percentage and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting. In two seasons at Oregon, Nix threw for 8,101 yards and 74 touchdowns against 10 interceptions. Nix finished his time in college with a 43-18 record. In two preseason games this summer, Nix completed 23 of 30 passes for 205 yards with two touchdown passes and no turnovers (and no sacks).

4. Bo Nix fantasy football names

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Popular Bo Nix fantasy football team names include Super Bo or Bust, Hooked On BoNix, Bo Throws, If it’s broke Bo Nix it, Nixing the Competition, Don’t Stop Bolieving, Duck Duck Bo, BoNix Horseman, Bo Knows, It’s Bo Time, Seal Team Nix, Bo Knows Football, Nix Six, Just Bo It, BObi-Wan Kenobi, Big Nix Energy, Nix and Chill, Maybe Nix Year, Nix for Six, Casa Bo-Nita, Bo Nix-A- Lot, Nix-on Administration and Bolieve.

5. How many quarterbacks have the Broncos had since Peyton Manning?

The Broncos have had 13 different starting quarterbacks since Peyton Manning retired in 2016. Nix currently ranks 14th.