SAN FRANCISCO — No NFL player hit the quarterback in 2019 as often as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa. On Tuesday the former Ohio State football star was recognized by the Pro Football Writers of America as its Rookie of the Year. Bosa also earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors, while Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs earned the offensive honor. Bosa was the first OSU alum named PFWA Rookie of the Year since Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in 2016. Bosa led the NFL with 25 quarterback hits while collecting 47 tackles, nine sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. His 16 tackles for loss were tied for fifth in the NFL. Bosa was twice named NFC Player of the Week and was October’s NFC Defensive Player of the Month and NFC Rookie of the Month in October. One of Bosa’s former…
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