Bonitto grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

[1] Bonitto was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Oklahoma over offers from Texas and Louisville.

[13] The Broncos used the selection previously obtained from the Los Angeles Rams in a trade for Von Miller.

During the 2024 season, Bonitto became the first Broncos player to have double digit sacks since Von Miller and Bradley Chubb in 2018.

In Week 13 on Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns, Bonitto intercepted a pass from Jameis Winston, returning it 70 yards for his first career touchdown.