The 12th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Nix led all rookies in completions, passing yards, touchdown passes and total touchdowns during the regular season.

In his second season in Denver, Payton led the Broncos to their first 10-win season and first playoff appearance since 2015.

The Broncos' lockdown cornerback is the franchise's first player to earn the PFWA honor since the award's inception in 1992.

Surtain is the third player in franchise history to be named the 101 Awards' AFC Defensive Player of the Year, joining Lyle Alzado (1977) and Hall of Famer Randy Gradishar (1978).

The Broncos' top defensive pick from the 2024 NFL Draft has been honored for his rookie season.

Four of the Broncos' top playmakers have earned another league-wide honor.

"Bo was a pro the minute he walked in the building for rookie minicamp," General Manager George Paton said. "You saw the poise throughout the season, poise beyond his years."

"Obviously we're still not there yet, and yet we're a lot closer than we were at this time a year ago," Head Coach Sean Payton said.

Nix led all rookie quarterbacks in completions, passing yards, touchdown passes and total touchdowns, and he ranked second in passer rating. His 29 touchdown passes were the second most by a rookie in league history.

As Bo Nix reflected on his rookie season, the chance to gain valuable lessons from 18 starts across the regular season and playoffs was among the biggest takeaways from a prolific first campaign.

All 13 players finished the Broncos' season on the team's practice squad.

Denver has made the 20th-overall selection four times in franchise history.