The Denver Broncos selected Oklahoma edge rusher Nik Bonitto in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft last Friday (64th overall).
After being drafted, Bonitto (6-3, 248 pounds) joined newly-acquired Randy Gregory and Bradley Chubb as the most notable pass-rushers on the team. Ironically, though, Bonitto drew comparisons to Von Miller — the player he’s helping replace alongside Gregory and the reason the Broncos are able to roster him. The Broncos acquired the 64th overall pick from the Los Angeles Rams as part of the in the Miller trade last year.
On his comparisons to Miller, Bonitto said, “I’ve been watching him since I was young. Really in the game, just watching him, he’s a guy I’ve always looked at as the pinnacle to what the great edge rusher is and he’s the standard of what I want to be.
