John Bosa was drafted No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 31 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 31
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1055th at Boston College
The pick
How John Bosa came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
31 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 31
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1055th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 19892 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of John Bosa.
Penn State
Missouri
BYU
Pittsburgh
Boston College in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Zach Allen
DE · ARI · 2019
Boston College · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#32
Mathias Kiwanuka
DE · NYG · 2006
Boston College
#7
Mike Mamula
DE · PHI · 1995
Boston College
#195
Antonio Garay
DE · CLE · 2003
Boston College
#119
Chris Sullivan
DE · NE · 1996
Boston College
#237
Brian Mihalik
DE · PHI · 2015
Boston College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Bosa in the 1987 NFL Draft
John Bosa is a Defensive end out of Boston College selected No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft. 31 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Bosa drafted?
John Bosa was selected No. 16 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-bosa.
What college did John Bosa play for?
John Bosa played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did John Bosa's NFL career turn out?
31 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/john-bosa.