Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack has ranked San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa among the top edge rushers in the NFL, choosing Bosa over notable players such as Micah Parsons and Aidan Hutchinson. Mack, in a recent interview with former NFL defenders Eric Kendricks and Anthony Barr, was asked to compare Bosa against a series of other elite pass rushers. He consistently favored Bosa in these matchups. Mack selected Bosa when asked to choose between him and Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jared Verse. He reiterated this preference when comparing Bosa to New York Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns and Parsons.
Mack's praise for Bosa extended to Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions, with Mack again selecting the 49ers' defensive end. The only player Mack ranked above Bosa was legendary linebacker Von Miller.
California is home to several elite edge rushers, with all three NFL teams in the state boasting a top-tier player at the position. The Los Angeles Rams have Myles Garrett, the Chargers have Mack, and the 49ers have Bosa.
Mack's full list of comparisons, as shared on social media, indicated the following preferences: Nick Bosa over Jared Verse, Nick Bosa over Brian Burns, Nick Bosa over Micah Parsons, Nick Bosa over Aidan Hutchinson, and Von Miller over Nick Bosa.
