Joey Bosa: Latest News, Rumors and Buzz Surrounding DE's Draft Stock

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Joey Bosa has been among the top candidates to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft. He will need to remain consistent during the offseason to maintain that likelihood.

Continue for updates.

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Bosa Expected to Fall in First Round

Monday, April 25

Tony Softli of Sports Radio 950 KJR, citing several NFL sources, reported that Bosa won't be selected within the top 10 picks during the first round on Thursday.

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Cowboys Not Sold on Bosa

Friday, March 25

"I don't believe the Dallas Cowboys will draft Joey Bosa, I've heard they're not in love with Joey Bosa," NFL.com's Lance Zierlein said on his podcast (via Joey Ickes of Cowboys Crunchtime).

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Bosa Displays More Than Pass-Rushing Skills

Friday, March 25

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Bosa Meets Expectations at Combine

Monday, Feb. 29

"Noah Spence and [Bosa] were what they were expected to be and didn't blow scouts away. Shaq Lawson was the big winner in DE group," reported Fox Sports' Peter Scharger. 

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Bosa Comments on Combine Experience

Sunday, Feb. 28

"Appreciate the support from everyone," Bosa said on Twitter (h/t Eleven Warriors' Eric Seger). "Was a great experience and I had fun out there competing. Can't wait for April."

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Bosa Interviews with 13 Teams

Sunday, Feb. 28

Bosa said on NFL Network he interviewed with 13 teams, including the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys (via College Football 24/7).

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Bosa Addresses Media at NFL Combine

Friday, Feb. 26

According to Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group, the 20-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native is confident in his place atop the 2016 draft class:

Top-flight prospects often skip certain drills at the combine in favor of doing them at their pro day, but Bosa revealed Friday he will take part in everything at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, per Turron Davenport of USA Today.

Bosa was a dominant force on the edge at Ohio State, especially during his 2014 sophomore season, when he registered 13.5 sacks and 21.5 tackles for loss.

He did that as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme, which would be his preferred fit at the NFL level as well, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun:

Although Bosa's on-field talent is undeniable, he will likely have to answer questions about potential character concerns stemming from being suspended for the Buckeyes' season-opening game against Virginia Tech in 2015.

Bosa was unwilling to reveal the nature of the suspension to the media, per Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports, but he intends to make it a topic of conversation when he meets with teams in Indianapolis:

According to ESPN.com's Austin Ward, Joe Schad reported the suspension was due to either marijuana use or academic issues.

The former national champion and two-time All-Big Ten first-team selection didn't seem at all rattled by the media's tough line of questioning, and he explained why, per Rob Rang of CBS Sports:

Bosa certainly seemed to be comfortable and outgoing, which reminded Patriots.com writer Erik Scalavino of one of the NFL's biggest personalities:

Pass-rushers are at a premium in the NFL because of the high volume of passing on offense, and the argument can be made that Bosa is the top option in that regard in the 2016 draft class.

He racked up 26 career sacks in 38 games for the Buckeyes, and even when he wasn't producing statistically, his penchant for taking on multiple blockers opened up things for his teammates.

Every team in the league could use a force of that nature, and there are plenty of teams within the top 15 that have several holes they would be wise to address. 

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