Joey Bosa is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League. He was the third overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. He is a talented player but because of his injuries, Bosa has been less than stellar in his last two seasons. He is one of the best pass rushers in the league. Since he is 28 years of age, Bosa currently has a win-now mentality and is looking to win his first Super Bowl trophy. He has only been to the playoffs two times and is looking to turn things around for the Los Angeles Chargers. Bosa is the son of former NBA player John Bosa and his brother, Nick Bosa, also plays in the NFL. When he was in high school, Bosa could play both football and basketball but ultimately decided to play football for his career. Bosa was ranked as a four-star recruit and was the fourth-best defensive end in his class.
Bosa is an elite pass rusher and a strong run defender. He has a relentless motor and a variety of moves that allow him to consistently get to the quarterback. Over the years, his injury history has been growing and his inconsistency is costing him games and minutes on the field. He is still an effective player but he is not the same player he was when he entered the league and is no longer a lock to be a Pro Bowler every year. It is still too early to determine if Bosa is on the downside of his career. He has been a four-time pro bowler but has only played 14 games in the last two seasons where he started in nine of them. Bosa only has 14 quarterback hits in the last two seasons combined but had 20 in the 2021 season alone.
Also Read: Joey Bosa Contract
Joey Bosa’s College
Bosa played his college football for Ohio State University. As a true freshman in 2013, Joey Bosa made an immediate impact at Ohio State, starting 10 of 14 games and recording 44 tackles and 7.5 sacks. His standout performance earned him freshman All-American honors from the Sporting News and College Football News. In 2014, Bosa was named a Unanimous First-team All-American, becoming the 27th Buckeye to achieve this in 84 years. He finished his sophomore year with 13.5 sacks and 55 tackles, and was honored as the Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
In 2015, Bosa faced a suspension for the season opener and finished his junior year with five sacks and an interception on 47 tackles. He announced his decision to enter the 2016 NFL Draft after the season. During the 2016 Fiesta Bowl, he was ejected for a targeting penalty but Ohio State won the game. Bosa's college career was marked by numerous accolades, including Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and All-American selections.
Joey Bosa College Achievements
Unanimous First-team All-American in 2014
First-team Freshman All-American in 2013
Freshman All-Big Ten First-team in 2013
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year 2014
Big Ten Lineman of the Year in 2014
First-team All-American in 2014
All-Big Ten in 2014
Lombardi Award Finalist in 2014
Joey Bosa’s NFL Draft
After his three-year stint with Ohio, Bosa joined the San Diego Chargers in 2016 (now known as the Los Angeles Chargers). He was the third pick in the 2016 NFL draft and had received an invitation to the NFL Combine as a top prospect in the draft. He met with 13 different teams at the NFL Combine where he met and was interviewed by the team.
FAQs
A. Joey Bosa was born in Miami, Florida, on July 11, 1995.
A. Joey Bosa is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds.
A. Joey Bosa played college football at Ohio State University from 2013 to 2016.
A. Joey Bosa entered the 2016 NFL Draft and was selected third overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.
