2019 NFL Draft Rumors: Nick Bosa Ready for Combine After Recovering from Injury

Ohio State edge-rusher Nick Bosa, widely believed to be in the running as the top overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, reportedly will participate at the NFL Scouting Combine this week and is healthy enough to go through all of the tests and drills, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

Bosa appeared in just three games for Ohio State this past season due to a core muscle injury.

Bosa is the consensus top overall player in this year's draft, at least amongst draft analysts. B/R's Matt Miller, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay and NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah all have Bosa atop their big boards.

Kiper called Bosa an "elite pass-rusher who is advanced for his age in his technique," while Jeremiah added that Bosa has an "ideal frame" as a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme and is "consistently disruptive" as a pass-rusher, with the ability to "win with quickness, power and a variety of hand moves." 

McShay noted that Bosa "isn't just a gifted pass-rusher; he always knows where the ball is and is active against the run," and is "scheme-versatile with his length and power," though he also added that he's best suited in a 4-3 system.

And Miller noted of Bosa's upcoming appearance at the combine that he's "about to remind folks why he’s been a wire-to-wire top player."

Without question, Bosa will be one of the players to watch at this year's combine. Whether he runs through the tests and drills or not, he'll still be a highly coveted player. But the combine will offer him the opportunity to showcase his athleticism and strength, and solidify that top overall projection.