As the NFL draft nears, USA TODAY High School Sports will look back at the high school careers and draft prospects for former American Family Insurance ALL-USA selections. Today’s installment features Ohio State defensive end Joe Bosa.
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![fl-football-aquinas-columbus31h -- St. Thomas Aquinas lineman Joey Bosa pins Columbus center AJ Cardoso to the turf during the first half of their game, Friday, August 31, 2012, at Sun Life Stadium. Michael Laughlin, South Florida Sun Sentinel ORG XMIT: S-S1209010209375483 [Via MerlinFTP Drop]](http://usathss.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/xxx_s130125_162_54024633.jpg?w=1000&h=620)
St. Thomas Aquinas lineman Joey Bosa pins the opposing center to the turf during a 2012 game. (Photo: Michael Laughlin, South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Position: Defensive end
High school: St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
ALL-USA history: Named to the American Family Insurance second team in 2012.
College: Ohio State
Height, weight: 6-5, 249 pounds
Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa before the Feista Bowl (Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
By the numbers: At the Scouting Combine, Bosa’s 40-yard dash time of 4.86 seconds may have been slower than expected, but his workout still ranked near the best among defensive ends. His 3-cone drill (6.89 seconds) checked in at second-best. His 20-yard shuttle (4.21 seconds) tied for second. His broad jump (120 inches) was tied for fifth-best.
Draft positives: Dominating hand power off the snap. Controls the blocker with a low pad level and heavy hands. High IQ on the field and able to get in position to make a play consistently. Well-developed rush moves and reactions. A bull who doesn’t get pushed back and will finish off plays with violence. Equally effective against the run and pass. Can be moved around the line.
Draft negatives: Won’t explode into the blocker. Lacks the extra gear to run by tackles off the edge. Does not recover well when caught off guard on down blocks. Inconsistent effort.
Projection: Round 1
What he says: On his laid-back approach, “I don’t have to change. I think I’m a likable guy. Right now, I’m focused on what’s important and that’s football. Just being alone and focusing just on this. When the time comes, I’ll do what I have to do.”
STATISTICS AT OHIO STATE
| Year | Tackles | Tackles/loss | Sacks | ForFumb |
| 2013 | 42 | 13.5 | 7.5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 55 | 21.5 | 13.5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 51 | 16.0 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Career | 148 | 51.0 | 26.0 | 5 |
Draft analysis by Dan Shonka, Ourlads.com