No. 6 – Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers
What ESPN says
Bosa didn’t get enough top-five votes to crack the threshold, but as far as pure pass rushing, there aren’t many better.
He’s channeling Tim Duncan when he rushes, combining textbook discipline with flair.
“Uses length well, long arm stab, fundamentals, dynamic moves — he’s got it all,” one NFL coordinator said. “He’s got unique tape, because he’s wide, and because of the way he runs and moves, it’s hard to tell what he’ll do.”
That Bosa has one pass deflection in four seasons is curious. Mack, Jones and Miller all have more than 10 over that span. But it’s hard to complain with 40 sacks in 51 career games to launch a decorated career.
Most agree Joey Bosa is a more refined pass-rusher than Nick right now, but they prefer Nick’s motor and explosion for the long term.
So, who are the other top ten edge rushers according to votes tabulated by ESPN? Who is the best?