Joey Bosa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Joey Bosa.

Joey Bosa is an American professional football defensive end, currently playing for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. A standout college player for the Ohio State Buckeyes, he was drafted third overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2016 and earned the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He comes from a football family, being the son of former NFL player John Bosa and the older brother of current NFL player Nick Bosa.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Freshman All-American Honors

In 2013, Joey Bosa was named a first-team Freshman All-American and selected to the Freshman All-Big Ten first-team.

2014: Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and All-American Honors

In 2014, Joey Bosa was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Big Ten Lineman of the Year, First-team All-American, and All-Big Ten, and was a Lombardi Award finalist.

2014: Unanimous All-American and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year

In 2014, Joey Bosa was named a Unanimous All-American and earned Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his sophomore year with 13.5 sacks on 55 tackles.

December 19, 2017: Named to First Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Joey Bosa was named to his first Pro Bowl after a solid second season.

2017: Named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Joey Bosa was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after being limited to 12 games, finishing with 41 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.

2019: NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2019, Joey Bosa was ranked 56th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Ranked #34 in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Joey Bosa was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

October 17, 2021: Career High Solo Tackles in a Game

On October 17, 2021, Joey Bosa had his best single game for solo tackles in the 2021 season during the Chargers loss to the Ravens, recording 5 solo tackles.

2021: Third Pro Bowl Nomination and NFL Top 100 Ranking

In 2021, Joey Bosa earned his third Pro Bowl nomination and was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: Fourth Pro Bowl Selection

In 2022, Joey Bosa earned his fourth trip to the Pro Bowl but did not play due to an undisclosed injury. He was ranked 30th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 list.