1. Nicholas John Bosa was born on October 23,1997 and is an American professional football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
39 Facts About Nick Bosa
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Nick Bosa played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected second overall by the 49ers in the 2019 NFL draft.
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Nick Bosa was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and helped his team reach Super Bowl LIV.
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Nick Bosa is the son of former NFL defensive end John Bosa and younger brother of current NFL linebacker Joey Bosa.
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Nick Bosa attended St Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was a four-year starter and a multi-year first-team all-state player.
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Nick Bosa was a five-star recruit and was ranked among the best players in his class.
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Nick Bosa committed to Ohio State University to play college football.
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Nick Bosa played in all 13 games as a true freshman at Ohio State in 2016, recording 29 tackles, seven of which were for a loss, and five sacks.
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Nick Bosa was named a unanimous first-team All-Big Ten Conference and the Smith-Brown Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year for his 32 total tackles and a team leading seven sacks.
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Nick Bosa received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine as one of the top prospects at the draft.
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Nick Bosa completed all of the required combine drills and positional drills except for the 10 yard and 20 yard split.
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Nick Bosa met and interviewed with 8 NFL teams at the combine, including the Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Nick Bosa was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round with the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft.
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On July 25,2019, Nick Bosa signed a 4-year deal with the 49ers worth $33.5 million featuring a $22.5 million signing bonus and a fifth year option.
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Nick Bosa made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Nick Bosa was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance along with his brother Joey, who was voted AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
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Nick Bosa finished his rookie year with 47 tackles, nine sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, two pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 14 starts.
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At the NFL Honors, Nick Bosa won the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, which his father accepted on his behalf due to Nick Bosa being at the Super Bowl in Miami.
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Nick Bosa was ranked 17th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
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Nick Bosa was placed on injured reserve on September 23,2020.
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Nick Bosa finished the season with 15.5 sacks, the fourth most in the league.
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Nick Bosa earned Pro Bowl honors for the second time in his career.
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Nick Bosa was ranked 25th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.
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Nick Bosa was named as a Pro Bowler for the third time.
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Nick Bosa was named as first team All-Pro for the first time.
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Nick Bosa led the league in sacks during the regular season, recording 18.5 sacks for 138 yards in 16 games.
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Nick Bosa was ranked fourth by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.
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On September 6,2023, after holding out on a deal with the 49ers for 44 days, Nick Bosa signed a five-year, $170 million contract extension, including $122.5 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
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Nick Bosa earned Pro Bowl honors for the fourth time.
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Nick Bosa finished the 2023 season with 10.5 sacks, 53 total tackles, four passes deflected, and two forced fumbles in 17 appearances and starts.
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Nick Bosa was ranked 27th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
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In Week 11, in the matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, Nick Bosa entered the game with a hip injury and left the game with an oblique injury.
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Nick Bosa missed the Week 12 matchup against Green Bay Packers and the Week 13 matchup against Buffalo Bills.
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Nick Bosa finished the 2024 season with nine sacks, 52 tackles, one interception, one pass defended, and one forced fumble.
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Nick Bosa earned Pro Bowl honors for the fifth time.
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Nick Bosa is the great-grandson of former Chicago Outfit leader Tony Accardo.
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Nick Bosa said "I think it's an important time" for why he wore the hat.
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Nick Bosa said "it was worth it" with regards to being fined.
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Nick Bosa's posts criticized Beyonce and the film Black Panther, for example, as well as supporting then-President Donald Trump.