Nik Bonitto ranks 32nd in NFL’s Top 100 players for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Nik Bonitto, the edge rusher for the Denver Broncos, has been ranked 32nd in the NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2026, a six-spot increase from last year. He recorded a career-high 14 sacks, along with 14 tackles for loss and 28 quarterback hits in 2025. This season, Bonitto's impressive metrics include leading with 74 quarterback pressures and a pressure rate of 20.5%, ranking second in the NFL. Bonitto has been a crucial element in the Broncos' defensive success, contributing to the team's status as one of the league’s strongest defenses. Denver is looking for Bonitto to maintain his high performance as they pursue Super Bowl ambitions.
- •Bonitto earned 32nd spot in NFL’s Top 100 Players of 2026.
- •He recorded career-high 14 sacks last season.
- •Bonitto had 74 quarterback pressures, ranking second in the NFL.
- •His contract extension with the Broncos is valued at four years, $106 million.
- •Denver aims for Super Bowl contention with Bonitto's contribution.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Nik Bonitto ranked 32nd in NFL’s Top 100
"The fifth-year edge rusher is becoming one of the NFL’s most dominant defenders.
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