Nick Bosa

Nick Bosa is an American football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, widely regarded as one of the NFL's premier pass rushers. Drafted second overall in 2019, he immediately made an impact by winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and helping the 49ers reach Super Bowl LIV. The Ohio State alum comes from a football dynasty – his brother Joey Bosa plays for the Los Angeles Chargers, and his father John Bosa was a first-round NFL draft pick in 1987. Bosa has earned three Pro Bowl selections (2020-2022) and three First-Team All-Pro honors (2019, 2021, 2022), establishing himself as a cornerstone of the 49ers' defense.

Bosa remains a dominant force for the 49ers following his record-breaking 2022 season, where he led the NFL with 18.5 sacks and won Defensive Player of the Year. His 2023 contract extension – a five-year, $170 million deal making him the NFL's highest-paid defensive player – solidified his status as a franchise cornerstone. While maintaining his reputation as an elite edge rusher, Bosa continues to anchor one of football's most formidable defenses, crucial to San Francisco's championship aspirations.