New York Jets Draft Profile: Nick Bosa, edge, Ohio State

Today we profile another player on the New York Jets draft radar. This time the spotlight is on a fan favorite, Nick Bosa from Ohio State.

Time to continue our New York Jets draft previews. Believe it or not, the draft begins in less than three weeks tonight. April 25, commissioner Roger Goodell will open the NFL draft and off we will go. It will finally be time to find out where the stars of tomorrow will play.

Before that, we continue our speculation and our previews. As usual, it is what we do to pass the time until something finally happens. We talk about what should happen, what may happen..etc. This is where we talk about who the Jets might draft.

Today we speculate about a guy who many believe is just about bust proof. That player is Nick Bosa, edge rusher from Ohio State.

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MEASURABLES

HEIGHT: 6-4

WEIGHT: 266 pounds

ARMS: 33 “

HANDS: 10 3/4″

At the Combine, Bosa ran a 4.79 second forty yard dash. That’s fast for a man of that size and stature.

He posted a strong broad jump at 116 “. His 20 yard shuttle was great at 4.14 seconds. His three cone drill was no slouch either at 7.11 seconds.

Bosa was on an ascending path to greatness at Ohio State. He put up five sacks as a freshman and 8.5 as a sophomore.

He added 16.5 TFLs as a sophomore as well in a truly dominant season.

Before getting hurt in his final year he had put up four sacks and six TFLs. The injury to his core ended his season prematurely, as well as his college career.

It was a major injury, but it’s not as if it was an injury to his knees or legs. His explosiveness will remain as it was. His high grades as we approach the draft indicate that the medicals are checking out for most, if not all teams that are interested.

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It’s very easy to enjoy watching Nick Bosa play. He has a unique blend of power and speed that gives him all of the makings of a special player. He is not only blessed with quickness, he is blessed with lateral quickness.

Being able to get down the line to make a play on a running back will prove to be very valuable at the next level.

As a pass rusher he can get to the passer fast! One move and he’s gone. All it takes is a dip of the shoulder, or a move to the inside of a guy, or around the outside of another and he is there.

If I am going to nitpick, he may need more technique to help along his counter moves. He has a strong will to get to the quarterback, but additional technique will help when he faces offensive linemen at the NFL level.

However, if the Jets can’t move back away from number three, there is no reason to stay away from Nick Bosa if he is available.

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