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. He was drafted third overall in 2016 by the then San Diego Chargers and was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Before his NFL career, he played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Bosa comes from a football family; his father, John Bosa, is a former NFL player, and his younger brother, Nick Bosa, also plays in the NFL.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2013: Freshman Honors

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

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

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

2014: Sophomore Year Honors

In 2014, during his sophomore year, 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, as well as a Lombardi Award finalist.

2016: Drafted into the NFL

In 2016, Joey Bosa was selected third overall by the San Diego Chargers in the NFL draft and was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

December 19, 2017: Named to First Pro Bowl

On December 19, 2017, Joey Bosa was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2017: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2017, despite missing the first four weeks due to injury, Joey Bosa finished his rookie year with 41 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. He was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and was ranked as the 100th best player in the league by his peers.

2019: Ranked 56th on NFL Top 100

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

2020: Ranked 34th on NFL Top 100

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

October 17, 2021: Single Game Solo Tackles

Joey Bosa's best single game for solo tackles in the 2021 season was the October 17, 2021, loss to the Ravens. Bosa made 5 solo tackles in the Chargers loss to the Ravens.

2021: Ranked 32nd on NFL Top 100

In 2021, Joey Bosa was ranked 32nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2022: Fourth Pro Bowl Selection

In 2022, Joey Bosa earned his fourth trip to the Pro Bowl, placing him in an elite group of Chargers defensive players. He was ranked 30th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 list.