Joey Bosa getting ready for the 2016 NFL Draft
Sep 26, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) lines up versus the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 38-12. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
We’ve already heard Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott’s anger-filled announcement of his intention to leave school. And after the same game, quarterback Cardale Jones said he would do the same thing. But we have yet to hear anything from defensive end Joey Bosa, who’s projected to go higher than both of them in 2016.
He’s actually projected to be picked No. 1 overall by most of the draft experts out there. He’s also ranked the No. 1 draft prospect by just about everyone that evaluates college prospects and is isn’t even close. Bosa has even drawn comparisons to J.J. Watt, the most dominant defensive player in the NFL, of all people.
It’s just about a no-brainer that he comes out this year because he’s not going to get ranked any higher. Yet neither Bosa nor anyone from his camp has come out with anything regarding his intention to declare for the 2016 NFL Draft. But if you’re picking first in the 2016 NFL Draft, don’t worry, he’s coming out.
According to NFL Media’s Rand Getlin, members of the Buckeyes star defensive end’s family has been meeting with potential agents. That would be happening if Bosa wasn’t preparing to enter the draft. That’s actually not the first time Bosa has offered a hint to what his future plans are.
Two weeks ago, Bosa said the chance to playl with his younger brother, Nick (Bosa) would be the only reason he would return. But making millions while taking care of his younger brother while he’s in school has to sound better. Bosa has until a Jan. 18 deadline to make it official and apply for early eligibility into the 2016 draft.