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Scotty Payne

Broncos were considering trading back if Jonah Elliss was not available when they were on the clock

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The explosive edge rusher was by far the highest player on their board and they were considering trading back if he was not available.

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton told the media after the conclusion of day two of the 2024 NFL Draft that they would have considered trading back if Jonah Elliss was not available. As we know, Elliss was available and the Broncos selected him with their 76th overall pick...

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Eli Nicholson

Jonah Elliss felt excitement when he got the call from Denver

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The Utah OLB talks family, football, and his history with Bo Nix.

With the 76th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, MI, the Denver selected Utah’s Jonah Elliss, making the outside linebacker officially a Bronco.

Leading up to the draft, Elliss didn’t seem to have much indication that he’d be flying out to Denver any time soon. The amount of communication seemed to be the same as all the other teams on his radar.

“Obviously I met...

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sadaraine

Why Jonah Elliss was drafted

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The Denver Broncos selected Jonah Ellis with the 76th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Why did they go with this young edge player out of Utah?

Jonah Elliss is one of the few edge players that looked like he might be available when the Denver Broncos picked that looked like a guy that could be something in the NFL. I mentioned him as a guy I liked in my draft preview.

So why did we go after Elliss out of Utah with the 76th pick in...

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Ross Allen

Broncos were quite pleased to get Jonah Elliss

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The Broncos react to their drafting of Utah EDGE Jonah Elliss

With the 76th overall pick the Broncos drafted Utah EDGE Jonah Elliss, who is going to provide a great deal of athleticism when it comes to the pass rush and should make for a fine addition to this Broncos unit. The front office apparently looked highly upon Elliss as they would’ve moved down in the draft if it wasn’t for him.

#Broncos GM George Paton said they...

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Nick Burch

‘A huge honor that comes with great responsibility’: Bo Nix ready to embrace his role with the Broncos

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The Denver Broncos selected QB Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick Thursday night during the 2024 NFL Draft, and the rookie signal caller sounds ready to take on his challenge

There never should have been a doubt in anyone’s mind that the Denver Broncos would be selecting a QB with the team’s first pick during Thursday night’s NFL Draft, but the question of when and who were up for debate.

While mock draft “experts” continued to try and be...

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Scotty Payne

NFL Draft Profile: Broncos EDGE Jonah Elliss

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The Denver Broncos selected former Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss with their 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Denver Broncos selected former Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss with their 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He is a 6-2, 248-pound edger rusher who has the speed, athleticism, and pass rush ability to be a difference-maker for the Broncos. The Athletic’s lead draft...

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Sean Payton admits baiting the Vikings to trade up for JJ McCarthy when he was always sold out on Bo Nix

In any edition of the draft, some teams try and make a move that forces another team to make some changes to their strategy. Just last night, there was one situation that Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton revealed.

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Ian St. Clair

Winners & losers from Day 2 of the NFL Draft

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The second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft are when the great drafting teams start to stand out.

The second day of the NFL Draft is just as important as the first. (Thanks, John Madden).

Teams that pick on both days have the chance to shift their roster, fill potential holes or pick for the best player on their board.

The second and third rounds are also how teams start to separate themselves as great drafting teams or stay mediocre. We saw...

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Christopher Hart

Instant reactions: Trades and defensive selections headline Day 2 of 2024 NFL Draft

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A high volume of trades and impressive amount of defenders in the trenches and secondary headline Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Oh—and the Denver Broncos drafted Utah standout Jonah Ellis to bolster their EDGE group.

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft was packed with a bunch of surprises and that theme continued into Friday night’s Day 2 festivities. A flurry of trades dominated the entire second round with teams jockeying for position to get...

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Jonah Elliss NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Denver Broncos Edge

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 248 HAND: 10½" ARM: 33" WINGSPAN: 79¼" 40-YARD DASH: N/A 3-CONE: N/A SHUTTLE: N/A VERTICAL: N/A BROAD: N/A POSITIVES — Pretty quick off…

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Scotty Payne

Denver Broncos select Utah EDGE Jonah Elliss with 76th overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft

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The Denver Broncos have selected Utah EDGE Jonah Elliss with the 76th overall selection in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Denver Broncos have selected Utah EDGE Jonah Elliss with their 76th overall selection in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Pick No. 76.

Welcome to #BroncosCountry, Jonah Elliss! pic.twitter.com/wepqli61H5

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) April 27, 2024

Elliss is a 6-2, 248-pound edge rusher out...

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Tim Lynch

2024 NFL Draft: Jonah Elliss highlights

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The Denver Broncos have drafted edge rusher Jonah Elliss in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. It’s time to look at some highlights!

In the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos address some concerns in the edge rushing department when they drafted Utah’s Jonah Elliss with the 76th overall selection. At 6-2, 248 pounds, Elliss will be bringing the speed off the edge and coming off a season where he notched...

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Jeff Legwold

Nix says critiques of arm strength 'here and gone'

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix said all those pre-draft criticisms of his arm strength are unfounded and won't hold him back as the potential future starter in Denver.

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sadaraine

The No Bull perspective on Bo Nix being taken in the first round

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The Denver Broncos spent their first round draft pick on Bo Nix out of the University of Oregon. Let’s dig into why the team went this direction.

Denver needed a starting quarterback...that’s why.

We could stop there, but hopefully, I can provide a little more perspective on why Bo Nix was the first-round pick for the Denver Broncos at a deeper level than just, “duh.”

Also, let me extend a warm welcome to Duck fans who are discovering...

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Bo Nix fires back at one narrative about his college career

The Denver Broncos didn't seem to be too concerned about QB Bo Nix's passing profile when they selected him with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Internet Believes Sean Payton Baited Vikings into Trade Up but Full Video Tells Much Different Story

The Minnesota Vikings entered the 2024 NFL Draft concerned with a few teams that seemed nearly as desperate to pick a quarterback of the future as they were.

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McShay: Bo Nix Was 'Arrogant' Pick by Broncos; Didn't Know of Any Team with R1 Grade

The Denver Broncos used the 12th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on quarterback Bo Nix, ensuring that the team got the quarterback that head coach Sean Payton…

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Tim Lynch

Here’s how the Broncos graded out in the first round picking Bo Nix

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Denver Broncos fans generally liked the Bo Nix pick, but outside of Denver there is plenty of doubt about taking him so high in the first round.

Last night, I ran a survey asking Denver Broncos fans how they would grade the team’s first round pick of quarterback Bo Nix. Many of us expected them to trade back to get him after the 12th overall selection, but quarterback desperate teams left Sean Payton and George Paton little choice but to...

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Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix Sends Out Bold Message

In the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, the Denver Broncos made a significant move by selecting Bo Nix from Oregon as the No. 12 overall pick, adding him to their quarterback roster.

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Biggest Reaches of Round One in the Draft

Teams used the first round to fill their biggest roster needs. However, a few teams made big reaches in round one of the draft. While Nix was deemed a fit for the Broncos, the decision to select him 12th overall is questionable.

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