After six games, Nik Bonitto is the favorite to win the 2025 Defensive Player of the Year. The star pass rusher of the Denver Broncos has now shared his thoughts on the added pressure.

This offseason, Bonitto signed a lucrative contract extension with the Broncos. He is proving he was worth it with remarkable performances in the first six games of the season.

Bonitto currently has eight sacks and is on pace to challenge the NFL record. These numbers put him at the top of the 2025 DPOY conversation, and the pass rusher is well aware of it.

Nik Bonitto gets real on being favorite to win the 2025 DPOY award

Last year, the Broncos gave Pat Surtain II a new deal before the 2024 season. The cornerback then had the best campaign of his career and was named Defensive Player of the Year.

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