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NICK BOSA,
DE, 49ERS
Did you realize making football cards was such a
big business and the Rookie Premiere was such a
big organized event?
“I didn’t know it was this much signing. I defi nitely
don’t mind signing stuff , but it’s been good so far.”
What are you looking forward to most this year?
“I’m just excited to get on the fi eld. It’s been a while. It’s
the game I love.”
What was it like watching your Ohio State team-
mates play while you were rehabbing and getting
ready for the draft?
“It was really tough. It was a long process and long
rehab. I feel really good now and I’m ready to get back
out there.”
What cards of yours this weekend have you
thought were cool or unique?
“I like the metal ones. Just good quality. Th ey’re all re-
ally nice. I liked the ‘Smaller Bear’ one. Th e ones that have
multiple players on them—me, Dwayne and Parris were
on one.”
What all-time player would you most want to be
on a football card with?
“Probably my dad. Th at would be a cool card.”
Who’s your early pick for Rookie of the Year?
“Well, it’s all off ensive guys. So, I’ll take Defensive Rookie of
the Year, and I’ll give off ense to Dwyane.”
Is it weird being the only defensive player at the
Rookie Premiere?
“Well, I like the guys here so it’s not like I’m an oddball out
here. It’s all good. It’s defi nitely an honor. Joey was the only
one and I’m the only one. It’s surprising with the draft domi-
nated by defense, I felt like there would be a few more here.”
What would you be doing if you were not playing
football?
“I don’t know what I would be doing as a profession
because a lot of my life has been geared toward football.
I’m a Florida kid, so I like going out on the boat and go-
ing to the beach.”
Any players you’re looking forward to playing
against?
“I’m excited to get going against Joe Staley in practice. He’s
a 13-year vet. It will defi nitely be a big challenge for me and
make me better. And obviously my teammates that I played
with in college. My brother.”
What players still at Ohio State should collectors
watch out for the next couple years?
“Probably Chase Young. He might just be the one defen-
sive guy invited to this event next year. Th at’s how good I
think he’ll be.”
What will you miss most about college football?
“Just Ohio State and all of my teammates. Just the ca-
maraderie that comes with college football. You can’t beat
it. We spend every waking hour together at camp to the
season. You just become really close. It’s hard to replicate
that in the NFL, but I haven’t experienced the 49ers yet. So
maybe it will be just as great.”
NICK
BOSA