Bo Nix accepts Senior Bowl invite ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix will be headed to the Senior Bowl, the organization announced on Wednesday morning.

Nix will immediately become one of the most scrutinized players at the Senior Bowl, with NFL scouts likely to want to get a close look at Nix before the 2024 NFL Draft. His potential is through the roof, so evaluators having the chance to pick through every aspect of his game will be key.

A former Auburn quarterback, Nix’s career really took off after he transferred to Oregon.

With the Ducks he became a bona fide star and a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2023. Nix finished with eye-popping numbers: 4,508 yards and 45 touchdowns passing against just three interceptions, as well as 234 yards rushing and six scores on the ground.

Oregon was on the cusp of a potential College Football Playoff appearance this fall but couldn’t quite figure out a way past Washington, which has now advanced to the national championship game.

In any case, Nix will get a chance to showcase his skills at an elite event like the Senior Bowl, which could help solidify his position as a potential first-round draft pick.

More on the 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25, the second and third rounds on Friday, April 26, and the fourth through seventh rounds on Saturday, April 27.

Players will have the opportunity to solidify their draft stock at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 26 through March 4.

The three-day event will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility.

Last season, 69 players were granted special eligibility for the 2023 NFL Draft. 13 underclassmen who had completed their college degrees were also deemed eligible to be selected.

The deadline to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft is on January 15. NFL teams will receive a full list of eligible players in the class on January 19.