Nikolas Bonitto is a pro football player who plays outside linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He weighs 109 kg, and his height is 1.9 meters. At St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he attended and played football, he recorded over 140 tackles, 26.5 TFLs, 17.0 sacks, two interceptions, three recovered fumbles, and two forced fumbles.
He earned an Under Armour All-American honor for his senior year. He made the decision to enlist at the University of Oklahoma, where he played intercollegiate football for the Oklahoma Sooners. He took part in three games as an absolute freshman. He had 43 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks by the time he was a redshirt freshman.
He has 29 stops, 10 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks as a redshirt sophomore. In total, he made 39 tackles during his redshirt junior season, including 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and one forced fumble. He declared his intention to bypass his senior redshirt season and join the 2022 NFL draft after the regular season ended.
In 39 games played during his college career, he recorded 117 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, 24 quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries. In the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos selected Bonitto with the 64th overall pick.
What Is Nik Bonitto Jersey Number?
Nik Bonitto wears jersey number 42 on the Denver Broncos football team.