Former Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa believes he is the best player in the 2016 NFL Draft. (Photo: Tim Fuller, Custom) Former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Joey Bosa has never lacked for confidence on the football field, and that belief in himself seems as though it will carry on with him into the National Football League.Mentioned as one of the top picks in the 2016 NFL Draft, Bosa believes he is the best player in the class of eligible athletes.“I do believe I’m the best player in the draft,” Bosa said at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine. “There’s, of course, a lot of amazing players in the draft, and it’s going to be up to Tennessee to make that decision, but I think as a top player, if you don’t believe that, then there’s kind of something wrong.“There’s always room for improvement, so I’m going to continue working on every aspect of my game to just continue to improve.“I could see myself playing really anywhere on the defensive line. I’ve been working, standing up, working on my linebacker drops, so I definitely feel like I’m ready to play in a three-four or four-three. Of course, being looked at in a three-four defense, I knew that I might have to come in and do linebacker drills as well, so I just wanted to be fully prepared.”Since an impactful sophomore season in 2014, Bosa has been mentioned as a top pick in the 2016 NFL Draft for his ability to collapse opposing pockets. Bosa finished his three-year Ohio State career with 26 sacks, including a career-best 13.5 in 2014, a year in which he anchored a defensive unit that led the Buckeyes to the National Championship.During his sophomore season, Bosa had at least 1.5 sacks in six different games.“I think I bring the best pass rusher, the best defensive lineman in the country,” Bosa said. “I’m obviously coming to whatever team drafts me to help them win and help them to eventually make it to a Super Bowl.”In the interview portion of the Combine, Bosa had to answer questions of maturity after being one of four Buckeyes suspended to start the 2015 season because of academic issues and failed drug tests, as well as his ejection from the Fiesta Bowl for targeting the head of a Notre Dame quarterback.Although Bosa was suspended for the opener and ejected from his final college game, he finished the year with 51 total tackles, including 35 solo stops, 16 tackles for 60 lost yards and five sacks. Also, Bosa intercepted a pass and returned it 28 yards, broke up four passes, registered 14 quarterback hits and forced a fumble.“It shows I really took that opportunity and didn’t let it affect me negatively,” Bosa said. “I let it help me grow as a person, as a leader and as a player. I’ll discuss that with the teams. I’m sure it’ll be a little uncomfortable, but I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do.“I don’t have to change. I think I’m a likeable guy. …
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