Nick Bosa

Nick Bosa

#97 Defensive End
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2024-2025 REGULAR SEASON STATS
28 SOLO
16 AST
7 SACKS
0 INT
0 FF

Personal Information

Full Name Nicholas John Bosa
DOB (Age) 23-10-1997 (27 yrs)
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 266 lbs (121 kgs)
College The Ohio State University
Draft 2019 - Rd: 1, Pick: 2 (SF)
Debut September 9, 2019
Nickname Smaller Bear

Recent Games

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Game Log DEFENSE INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES_FORCED
Date Opp Result SOLO AST STF STFY MT ASTM TOT SACKS SYDS S INT YDS LNG TD FF
Sun 12/22
vs Mia MIA
L 17-29 2 2 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Thu 12/12
@ LAR LAR
L 6-12 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sun 11/17
@ Sea SEA
L 17-20 2 2 0 0 0 0 4 1.5 10.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sun 11/10
vs TB TB
W 23-20 3 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sun 10/27
@ Dal DAL
W 30-24 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0

Regular Season Stats

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CAREER STATS DEFENSE INTERCEPTIONS FUMBLES_FORCED
Season Team GP GS SOLO AST STF STFY MT ASTM TOT SACKS SYDS S INT YDS LNG TD FF
2024
SF SF
12 12 28 16 3.5 7.5 0 0 44 7 40 0 1 30 30 0 0
2023
SF SF
17 17 34 19 9.5 18.5 0 0 53 10.5 58.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022
SF SF
16 16 41 10 2.5 3 0 0 51 18.5 137.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021
SF SF
17 17 40 12 7 19 0 0 52 15.5 122 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020
SF SF
2 2 3 3 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 77 75 172 69 26.5 59.5 0 0 241 59 424.5 0 2 76 46 0 0

Nick Bosa News

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Riley Gaines reacts to NFL players from Tenneesee Titans doing the Trump dance
Riley Gaines reacts to Nick Bosa's Trump dance after being fined $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat Riley Gaines reacts to Nick Bosa's Trump dance after being fined $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat
Riley Gaines reacts to Nick Bosa's Trump dance after being fined $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat
Will NFL ban 'Trump dance'? League makes decision on players celebrating using the President's moves Will NFL ban 'Trump dance'? League makes decision on players celebrating using the President's moves
Will NFL ban 'Trump dance'? League makes decision on players celebrating using the President's moves
Donald Trump endorses Nick Bosa after 49ers star hit the President's 'dance move' after a sack Donald Trump endorses Nick Bosa after 49ers star hit the President's 'dance move' after a sack
Donald Trump endorses Nick Bosa after 49ers star hit the President's 'dance move' after a sack
Nick Bosa's mom Cheryl fully endorses 49ers DE's MAGA message as Donald Trump wins election Nick Bosa's mom Cheryl fully endorses 49ers DE's MAGA message as Donald Trump wins election
Nick Bosa's mom Cheryl fully endorses 49ers DE's MAGA message as Donald Trump wins election

Nick Bosa: A Brief Biography

Nick Bosa is a defensive end who plays for the San Francisco 49ers. He became the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 after being drafted by the 49ers. He is one of the best young players in the league currently and has already played a Super Bowl in his rookie season. He is the son of former NFL defensive end John Bosa and the younger brother of Joey, currently a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFC Championship - Green Bay Packers v San Francisco 49ers
NFC Championship - Green Bay Packers v San Francisco 49ers

Nick Bosa’s Early Life and Background

Nick Bosa is the son of former NFL player John Bosa, who used to play for the Miami Dolphins. He was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and attended St. Thomas Aquinas in Lauderdale along with his brother Joey Bosa. He was a multi-year first-team state player and played football as a starter in all of his four school seasons.

He committed to Ohio State University as a five-star recruit. He played all 13 games in his freshman year and registered 29 tackles and 5 sacks. He became a starter for Ohio Buckeyes in his sophomore year. He underwent core-muscle surgery in his junior year and sat out the season. He foregoes his senior year at Ohio State to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. Bosa was named a unanimous First Team All-Big Ten and the Smith-Brown Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, in 2017 for his 32 total tackles (14.5 for a loss) and a team-leading 7 sacks.

Who Drafted Nick Bosa?

Nick Bosa was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in round 1 of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the overall 2nd pick of the Draft behind quarterback Kyler Murray. Some other players from the 2019 NFL Draft class also include offensive linebacker Josh Allen, linebacker Devin White, and wide receiver A.J. Brown.

Nick Bosa’s NFL Journey

Bosa signed a four-year deal with the 49ers worth $33.5 million along with a signing bonus of $22.5 million. He made his debut in the NFL in the Week 1 game against the Buccaneers. He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Month in October for his stellar performances. Bosa finished his regular season as a rookie with 47 tackles, 9 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception in 16 games. The 49ers made it to the Super Bowl that season and Bosa even featured in the playoff games. He sacked Aaron Rodgers in the NFC Championship game. The 49ers lost the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs, where Bosa recorded a strip-sack on Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

He could not play in the 2020 season due to a torn ACL. Nick Bosa made his return in Week 1 of the 2021 season. He finished the season with 15.5 sacks, 40 solo tackles, and 21 tackles for loss. The 49ers reached the NFC Championships but lost to the eventual Super Bowl winners, L.A. Rams.

Nick Bosa teams

San Francisco 49ers (2019-Present)

On July 25, 2019, 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. During Week 5, Bosa sacked Baker Mayfield twice, resulting in a fumble, earning him NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Nick followed it up with three sacks on Kyle Allen and recorded his first career interception the next week, earning another NFC Defensive Player of the Week while his brother Joey earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week. He was announced as the NFL Defensive Player of the Month in October the very next day. Bosa finished his rookie year with 47 tackles, nine sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, two pass deflections, and an interception. At the NFL Honors, Bosa won the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award, which his father accepted on his behalf due to Bosa being at the Super Bowl in Miami. Nick continued his dominance in the playoffs as well, recording two sacks on Kirk Cousins and one each on Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes.

Bosa missed almost all of the 2020 season with a torn ACL in week 2. Bosa returned in Week 1 of the 2021 season and immediately got into the action with 4 solo tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack on Jared Goff. He finished the season with 15.5 sacks, 40 solo tackles, and 20 tackles for loss. On April 25, 2022, the 49ers picked up the fifth-year option on Bosa's rookie contract.

Championships and Rings Won by Nick Bosa

Nick missed out on a Super Bowl ring after losing Super Bowl LIV in his rookie season. He has, however, won an NFC Championship ring in 2020.

Nick Bosa Championship Rings

ConferenceYearTeam
National Football Conference (NFC)2020San Francisco 49ers

Nick Bosa’s Super Bowl Stats

Total Super Bowl Appearances: 1

Super Bowl Record: 0-1

YearSuper BowlTeamOppositionResult
2020LIVSan Francisco 49ersKansas City ChiefsL, 20-31

Nick Bosa Awards and Honours

Awards

YearAwards/Honours
2019PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year
2019PFWA All-Rookie Team
2019, 2021Pro Bowl
2017First-Team All-American (college)
2017First-Team All-Big Ten (college)
2017Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year (College)

Nick Bosa Net Worth

Nick Bosa’s net worth is approximately $23.7 million. He received a $22 million signing bonus when he joined the 49ers. Bosa also earns from endorsement deals with Nike, Kroger, Electronic Arts, and Panini. A large section of his worth comes from his contract with the 49ers, a deal worth 4 years and $33.5 million.

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Nick Bosa family

Nick Bosa’s father John Bosa used to play for the Miami Dolphins. His elder brother Joey Bosa currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers as an outside linebacker. Their great-grandfather was the head of the organized crime syndicate Chicago Outfit.

Bosa is currently in a relationship with Jenna Berman, an actress and fashion model of South African descent.

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FAQs

American
Nick has a 5th-year player option available. He will be an unrestricted free agent in 2024.
Bosa is a town and comune in the Sardinia region of Italy.
Bosa in Columbian origin means enclosure of the guard and defender of cornfields
 Nick switched into the Vicis Zero2 Trench during the postseason following a concussion and has been wearing it ever since.
The 49ers picked up his fifth-year option, which will pay him nearly $18 million for the 2023 season.