The Denver Broncos did not have a pick in the 2022 NFL Draft until the very end of the second round. With that 64th overall selection, general manager George Paton looked to fill a big need at edge rusher with Oklahoma’s Nik Bonitto.
#42 Nik Bonitto
Age 22. 6’03”, 248 lbs.
College: Oklahoma
Bonitto fit the mold of a smaller framed, athletic type pass rusher. He relied on his superior athleticism and speed to make an impact in the pass rush. That is an ideal fit for the Broncos defense.