Joey Bosa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Joey Bosa is a prominent American professional football defensive end currently playing in the NFL. He gained recognition playing college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Drafted third overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2016, Bosa earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. 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 and All-Big Ten

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

2013: Freshman All-American

In 2013, as a true freshman, Joey Bosa started 10 of 14 games, recording 44 tackles and 7.5 sacks. He was named a Freshman All-American by the Sporting News and College Football News.

2014: Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year

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, as well as a Lombardi Award finalist.

2014: Unanimous All-American

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 Pro Bowl

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

2017: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Joey Bosa finished his rookie year with 41 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and a forced fumble, and was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

2019: Ranked #56 in NFL Top 100 Players

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

July 28, 2020: Contract Extension

On July 28, 2020, Joey Bosa signed a five-year, $135 million contract extension with the Chargers, becoming the highest-paid defensive player in the league.

2020: Pro Bowl Selection

Joey Bosa made the Pro Bowl after accumulating 11.5 sacks and 67 tackles in total for the 2019 season. He was ranked 34th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2021: Third Pro Bowl Nomination

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

2022: Fourth Pro Bowl Trip

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 list.