"Nicholas John Bosa is a prominent defensive end in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers. Drafted second overall in 2019, his career highlights include the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and a Super Bowl LIV appearance. He clinched the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022, solidifying his place as a top player. Bosa's family shares his football legacy: his father, John Bosa, was an NFL defensive end, and his brother, Joey Bosa, is a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers."
1987: John Bosa Drafted to the NFL
Nick Bosa's father, John Bosa, was drafted to the NFL by the Miami Dolphins in 1987.
October 23, 1997: Birth
Nick Bosa was born on October 23, 1997.
2016: Freshman Year at Ohio State
Bosa played his freshman year at Ohio State in 2016, appearing in all 13 games.
2016: Joey Bosa Drafted to the NFL
Nick Bosa's older brother, Joey Bosa, was drafted to the NFL by the San Diego Chargers in 2016.
September 20, 2018: Core Muscle Surgery
Nick Bosa underwent core muscle surgery on September 20, 2018, sidelining him indefinitely.
July 25, 2019: Signs with the 49ers
Nick Bosa signed a 4-year, $33.5 million contract with the San Fransisco 49ers on July 25, 2019.
2019: Social Media Controversy and Apology
Bosa faced accusations of racism and homophobia stemming from past social media activity. He apologized for the posts after being drafted by the 49ers in 2019.
2019: Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers
Nick Bosa was selected second overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 NFL draft.
September 23, 2020: Torn ACL
Bosa suffered a torn ACL during week 2 against the New York Jets on September 23, 2020, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
2020: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year & Super Bowl LIV Appearance
Bosa won the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award and appeared in Super Bowl LIV in 2020.
April 25, 2022: Fifth-Year Option Picked Up
The 49ers picked up the fifth-year option on Bosa's rookie contract on April 25, 2022.
2022: Returns to Field and Earns Pro Bowl Honors
Bosa returned to the field in 2022 after rehabbing a torn ACL. He finished the season with 15.5 sacks and earned Pro Bowl honors.
2022: NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Nick Bosa was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2022.
September 6, 2023: Highest-Paid Defensive Player in NFL History
Bosa signed a five-year, $170 million contract extension on September 6, 2023, making him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
2023: NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Bosa earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance in week 10 of the 2023 season.
2023: NFC Defensive Player of the Month
Bosa was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November 2023.