No. 8 – Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers
What Fowler Says
“The torn ACL in Week 2 last season caused Bosa’s inevitable drop from No. 3 last year, but voters are still high on his elite ability in the long term.
“Bosa won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 with nine sacks, 25 quarterback hits and 16 tackles for loss. He didn’t have enough time to put up numbers but still posted an impressive 84.9 Pro Football Focus rating in limited 2020 action.
“‘Instincts and technique — excellent with his hands and counters and plays with power,'” an NFC scout said. “‘Really no ‘wow’ physical trait but knows how to play the game. Can play the run and pass with no real weakness there.'”