The Ohio State football program had a couple former players pick up some NFL hardward Saturday. Former receiver and current New Orleans Saint Michael Thomas took home the Offensive Player of the Year. And on the other side of the ball, the San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa took home the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
It’s yet another accolade for Bosa. The former Ohio State defensive end already took home the Pepsi Defensive Player of the Year Award, as voted on by fans.
Bosa hit the ground running as a rookie, grabbing a starting defensive end spot and putting up some impressive numbers. He totaled 47 total tackles, nine sacks, 19 tackles for loss, an interception, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries.
Even more impressive though for the Ohio State program is that Bosa makes it three times in the last four years a former Buckeye has won the award. Big brother Joey won it in 2016, and defensive back Marshon Lattimore took it home in 2017.
Ohio State now has 3 of the last 4 NFL Defensive Rookies of the Year: #DefenseU
2019: DE Nick Bosa
2017: CB Marshon Lattimore
2016: DE Joey Bosa https://t.co/3X2O8O5Iqd— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) February 1, 2020
If you want recruiting materials, there it is. Go get ’em Larry Johnson and Kerry Coombs. Bring in some more studs on defense. Oh, and by the way, Chase Young and Jeff Okudah are on the clock for next year.
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