Joey Bosa is an American professional football player who plays as a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL in the 2024 season. Bosa was the third overall pick by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Throughout his NFL career, he has only played for the Chargers. In 2024, he signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, worth $40,360,000. Starting his career in the league as a rookie in 2016, he earned the title of NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and since then he has been recognized as one of the top-performing pass rushers in the NFL. Additionally, he has made four appearances in the Pro Bowl.
While growing up, Bosa attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, where he started his high school football journey with the Raiders. Ranked as the fourth-best defensive end in the class, he earned a four-star rating as a recruit from Rivals. After finishing high school, Bosa committed to playing college football at Ohio State University, where he played from 2013 to 2015. His collegiate career was marked by numerous achievements, including being named a Unanimous First-team All-American, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2014), Big Ten Lineman of the Year (2014), bagging the Bill Willis Trophy, among many more.
Who are Joey Bosa’s parents?
Bosa is the eldest son of John Bosa and his wife, Cheryl Bosa. The couple has two children together, Joey and Nick Bosa. Joey Bosa was born on July 11 1995 to his parents. His younger brother, Nick Bosa is also an American football defensive end, playing for the San Francisco 49ers as of the 2024 NFL season.
Who is Joey Bosa’s father?
John Wilfred Bosa, popularly known as John Bosa is the father of Joey Bosa. He is a former NFL player who served as a defensive end for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League from 1987 to 1989. As of January 2025, John Bosa is 61 years old and was born on 10 January 1964. He played high school football at Keene High School in Keene and continued his football journey while playing college football at Boston College. During his children’s formative years, he personally coached them.
Who is Joey Bosa’s mother?
Cheryl Bosa is the mother of Chargers’ linebacker Joey Bosa. According to her Instagram account, she is known to be working as a luxury real estate advisor at Engle and Voelker. Additionally, she describes herself as the Head of Sports and Entertainment. She is an active user on Instagram, boasting a following of over 3K followers under the username @cherylbosa. She often shares pictures of his children.
What nationality are Joey Bosa’s parents?
Both Bosa’s parents hold American nationality. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bosa also holds American nationality.
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FAQs on Joey Bosa
A. Nick Bosa is the younger brother of Joey Bosa. Nick Bosa is an American football defensive end, currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
A. Joey Bosa is 6 feet 5 inches or 1.96 meters tall and he weighs around 280 lb or 127 kg.
A. No, Joey Bosa is not married as of January 2025.
A. Joey Bosa attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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