Summary

Joey Bosa was drafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Round 1, (pick 3). Bosa entered the NFL with tremendous hype after a dominant college career at Ohio State, where he combined elite athleticism with stout run-defense and edge-rush ability. At the professional level, he has been one of the more consistent disruptive defenders when healthy—earning multiple Pro Bowl selections and recording double-digit sack seasons. Over his career, he has shown the ability to beat offensive tackles, set the edge against the run, and rotate into different alignments and schemes. Land-Grant Holy Land

In recent seasons however, his availability has become a concern due to injuries and reduced snap counts. BuffaLowDown As he transitions into the later stage of his career (and with a move to the Buffalo Bills in 2025), the key question is whether he can sustain his high-level disruptive play and remain healthy enough to fully impact games.

Strengths

• Explosive off the snap / edge burst: From college through the NFL, Bosa’s first-step quickness and ability to win with bend or dip off the edge have been major advantages. Los Angeles Chargers

• Block shedding & hand usage: He does a strong job of using his hands to disengage blocks, maintain leverage, and get into the backfield.

• Run-defense and edge setting: Unlike many edge rushers who are one-dimensional, Bosa has shown ability to hold the edge against the run, set the line of scrimmage, and convert pursuit speed into tackles.

• Versatility in scheme: He has played in different fronts and shown the ability to align inside or outside, giving coaches flexibility. Los Angeles Chargers

• Proven production when healthy: Earlier in his career especially, Bosa recorded several seasons of high sack totals, showing a ceiling as a top-tier pass rusher. Buffalo Bills

Weaknesses

• Injury / availability concerns: Over the past few seasons, Bosa has missed substantial time—injuries to core/hip/foot etc. have reduced his snap counts and potentially his explosiveness. BuffaLowDown

• Ceiling vs. elite bend specialists: Some scouts from his draft days questioned whether his bend and pure edge rush speed were elite compared to the very top of the position. Land-Grant Holy Land

• Consistency in pass-rush production in later years: While his early career had multiple double-digit sack seasons, recent years have seen a dip in sack totals and dominant games. BuffaLowDown

• Age and wear concerns: With many high-end seasons behind him and the physical toll of edge play, questions about his long-term sustaining peak and adapting to any reduced physical traits exist.

Fit & Outlook

Joey Bosa remains a high-impact defensive-end/edge-rusher with a strong floor and a significant upside—especially if he manages to stay healthy and maintain his pass-rush impact. For the Bills (and any team using him), he offers a veteran presence who can anchor a pass-rush rotation, disrupt offenses, and elevate the defensive front.

The next few seasons will likely determine his legacy: if he returns to full health and re-establishes double-digit sack production, he may reinforce his status as one of the top edge players of his era. If injuries or age reduce his output, he still has value as a reliable veteran disruptive piece, but may shift into more rotational or situational pass-rush roles.