Scouting Report: Joey Bosa, Ohio State

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Position: Defensive Tackle | Height: 6046 | Weight: 275 | 4.83 | Class: 2017

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL | Projection: Top 10 | Player Comparison: JJ Watt

PROS

  • Superb hand movement; creates leverage, sheds blocks, stays low and often maintains balance against chips.
  • Physicality, relentless motor. Excellent tackler coming off blocks or in the open field. Nose for the football.
  • Has tendency to rise to the occasion and plays his best football against top competition.
  • Has the frame to still grow and maintain speed/quickness.

CONS

  • Needs to develop more diverse pass-rush moves, rather than rely purely on strength.
  • Will have to prove he can handle chip blocks and double teams as he becomes focal point of opponents.

MEASUREABLES

  • Was benching 440 pounds and squatting 500 pounds with ease in high school, including 26 reps of 225 pounds.

NOTES

  • Father, John, was a first round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 1987. Uncle, Eric Kumerow was Dolphins first round pick one year later.
  • Intense player. Wears his emotions on his sleeve with every play.
  • Nicknamed “Bane” after the Batman villain.
  • The “Bosa’s Backflip” video has made its round as a YouTube sensation.

QUOTE

“Could be as good a defensive linemen I’ve ever coached. He can be as good as there is.” – Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer

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