During his rookie season, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had five of the top 100 throws in the NFL, and he was on the receiving end of one of the top 100, too.

In the NFL’s compilation of the “Top 100 Throws of 2024,” Nix has the highest ranking of the four quarterbacks from Alabama high schools and colleges on the list.

The former Pinson Valley High School and Auburn QB ranked No. 9 with a 25-yard touchdown pass on a fourth-and-1 snap with eight seconds left in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 28. The Bengals beat the Broncos 30-24 in overtime.

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Nix also threw the passes that came in at No. 26, No. 67, No. 94 and No. 95 on the NFL’s top-100 list.

Nix also caught Throw No. 18. Nix caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Courtland Sutton in a 41-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 3.

The other players from Alabama high schools and colleges with throws in the top 100 included:

• Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (Alabama) at No. 25, No. 79 and No. 81.
• Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) at No. 15 and No. 23.
• Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (Hueytown High School) at No. 49 and No. 80.

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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at @AMarkG1.