Defensive Rookie of the Year

DE Nick Bosa

It doesn’t get more obvious than this. Bosa had 9.0 sacks, and led the team with 16 tackles for loss and 25 quarterback hits. He is a relentless force on the edge against the run and pass, and his 80 quarterback pressures were the most ever for a rookie by a wide margin according to Pro Football Focus. San Francisco got a tremendous effort from rookie linebacker Dre Greenlaw, but Bosa was simply the best rookie on the team, and will likely be recognized as the top defensive rookie in the league.