What is Nick Bosa's Net Worth?
Nick Bosa, a professional football defensive end, has amassed a net worth of $50 million. He is widely recognized as a key player for the San Francisco 49ers. In his inaugural year with the team in 2019, Bosa earned the title of NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and played a crucial role in the 49ers' journey to Super Bowl LIV. He hails from a lineage of NFL talent, including his brother Joey, who is a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Contracts, Salary and Career Earnings
Bosa's NFL career began as a first-round draft pick, securing a four-year contract with the 49ers worth $33.55 million. This deal included a substantial $22.4 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. Beyond his salary, Bosa also benefits from various lucrative endorsement deals and sponsorships. Below is a breakdown of his annual NFL earnings:
- 2019: $22.27 million (including signing bonus)
- 2020: $4.24 million
- 2021: $7.55 million
- 2022: $10.4 million
- 2023: $17.8 million (fifth-year team option)
In September 2023, Bosa signed a record-breaking five-year, $170 million extension with the 49ers, which includes $122.5 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Early Life and High School
Born on October 23, 1997 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nick Bosa is the son of former NFL defensive end John Bosa, who played for the Miami Dolphins. Alongside his younger brother Joey, who also ascended to NFL stardom, Bosa's family boasts several other NFL players, including his uncle Eric Kumerow, cousin Jake Kumerow, and grand-uncle Mike Pyle. Bosa attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he shone on the football field and emerged as a five-star recruit by the time he graduated.
Collegiate Career
Nick Bosa committed to the Ohio State University for his college career. As a freshman in 2016, he played in all 13 games, accumulating 29 tackles and five sacks. His sophomore year saw him start in seven games, leading the team with seven sacks and totaling 32 tackles. Bosa's collegiate journey was cut short in 2018 when core muscle surgery forced him to withdraw from OSU. Opting to forgo his senior year, Bosa declared for the NFL Draft.
Post-College Controversies
The 2019 NFL Scouting Combine saw Bosa engage with eight NFL teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. However, a week before the NFL Draft, he stirred controversy with several problematic statements and actions, such as expressing support for Donald Trump and liking an Instagram post containing racial and homophobic slurs.
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San Francisco 49ers, Rookie Year
Selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Bosa signed a four-year contract. His NFL debut saw the 49ers conquer the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-17 in Week 1. Bosa delivered his best performance yet in Week 5, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after defeating the Cleveland Browns 31-3. The following week, he garnered the same award again, thanks to his first career interception in a 51-13 win over the Carolina Panthers. October concluded with Bosa being named NFC Defensive Player of the Month. Finishing his rookie year with 47 tackles and nine sacks, Bosa earned the title of NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and played a pivotal role in the 49ers' Super Bowl LIV appearance, although they ultimately lost to the Kansas City Chiefs.
San Francisco 49ers, 2020-2022
Bosa's promising journey faced a setback in 2020 when a torn ACL in Week 2 ruled him out for the season. As part of his recovery, he employed a private chef and adhered to a strict, protein-focused diet. His return in Week 1 of 2021 marked the beginning of another standout season, with Bosa setting a new personal record of 15.5 sacks by the end of the regular season.
In spring 2022, the 49ers exercised their fifth-year option on Bosa's contract. His standout performance that year earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for November and Defensive Player of the Week titles in Weeks 13 and 16. Bosa's 2022 season concluded with a league-leading 18.5 sacks for 138 yards, setting a new career high. The 49ers clinched the NFC West title but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. However, they triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round and defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the Wild Card round.
Personal Life
Nick Bosa is in a relationship with Jenna Berman, a physician assistant student. In 2021, Berman faced backlash when past tweets containing racial and homophobic slurs resurfaced, mirroring the controversy Bosa himself was involved in back in 2019.
