Andrew Buller-Russ
After he led them to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, the Denver Broncos have put their complete confidence behind franchise quarterback Bo Nix. While Nix has quickly displayed that he was well worth the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Broncos general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton also understand the importance of the QB position.
While Nix is an above-average starter, it never hurts to continue evaluating the position, in hopes of securing a quality backup and even a developmental prospect that could become something more.
On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that EJ Warner, son of Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner, has accepted an invite to the Broncos’ rookie minicamp. That does not mean he has signed a contract with the Broncos, but it does mean Warner will get a chance to compete for a roster spot.
Warner, who went undrafted out of Fresno State, spent last week at the Kansas City Chiefs‘ rookie minicamp. The 5-foot-11, 213-pound QB started his college career at Temple before transferring to Rice in 2024 and finishing at Fresno State this past season.
He led Fresno State to a 7-3 record, completing 69.3% of his passes for 2,030 yards, 13 TDs, and 11 INTs. Warner is just 22 years old, but he faces an uphill climb to make a roster, just like his father did, before embarking on a wildly successful NFL career that included winning Super Bowl XXXIV.
Now his son will look to follow in his father’s footsteps after also going undrafted. But E.J. is at a serious height disadvantage, which means he’ll have to work even harder to make a lasting impression.
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