Nick Bosa

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Nick Bosa has rapidly ascended to the top tier of NFL defenders, achieving milestones that few have matched in such a short time. Winning the Defensive Player of the Year award in just his fourth season places him among the elite company of defensive legends. His ability to dominate games consistently, evidenced by back-to-back First-Team All-Pro selections and multiple Pro Bowl appearances, highlights his sustained excellence. Reaching the Super Bowl in his rookie year further cements his reputation as a clutch performer who elevates his team when it matters most.

AwardsNick Bosa has accumulated a impressive list of awards throughout his career. He won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2019 and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl multiple times, including in 2019, 2021, and 2022. Additionally, he earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2021 and 2022. At the collegiate level, he won the Bednarik Award and the Lombardi Award in 2018.

Honours & Distinctions

NFL Defensive Player of the Year

NFL·2022

Awarded to the best defensive player in the league.

NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year

NFL·2019

Recognized as the top rookie defender.

Bednarik Award

Duluth Press·2018

Given to the best defensive player in college football.

Lombardi Award

Dallas Morning News·2018

Awarded to the best lineman or linebacker in college football.

Records & Feats

Youngest 49ers player to win Defensive Player of the Year

Awards·2022

Won the award in 2022 at age 24, becoming the youngest in franchise history to achieve this feat.

Most sacks by a 49ers defensive player in a single season since 1985

Career Milestone·2022

Recorded 18.5 sacks in 2022, matching the franchise record for sacks in a season held by Ray Nitschke.