John Bosse
| Toronto Argonauts | |
| Born: | Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 320 lb (150 kg) |
| University | Calgary |
| High school | Lester B. Pearson |
| CFL draft | 2024, round: 3, pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
John Bosse is an American professional football player. He was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the third round of the 2024 Canadian Football League (CFL) draft. He played college football with the Calgary Dinos.
Early life
[edit]Bosse was born in Fort Myers, Florida.[1] After moving to Canada, Bosse played community football as a defensive end and defensive tackle as a member of the Calgary Cyclones in the Calgary Bantam Football Association. After playing with the Cyclones for the 2013 CBFA season, Bosse played high school football in tackle and defensive tackle positions with the Lester B. Pearson Patriots from 2015 to 2017.[2]
College career
[edit]Bosse committed to the University of Calgary where he played as a defensive lineman alongside the Calgary Dinos during the 2018 season. From 2019 onwards, Bosse joined the Dinos' offensive line, playing in right tackle and guard assignments.[3] Over the course of his time at Calgary, Bosse gained 70 lbs (32 kg), finishing his college football career at 320 lbs (145 kg). He was an arts major while attending Calgary.[1]
Professional career
[edit]On April 30, 2024, it was announced the Toronto Argonauts selected Bosse as their 25th pick in the third round of the CFL draft.[3][4] He became the first Calgary Dino recruit signed by a professional team in ten years. He also became the first Calgary Dino signed by the Argonauts since Peter Nicastro was selected in the first round of the 2021 CFL draft.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Calgary Dinos Profile. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ College Football Recruitment Profile at HUDL.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Dinos Communications. April 30, 2024. Argos select Bosse in 2024 CFL Draft. Go Dinos.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ 2024 CFL Draft Announcement: John Bosse is selected by the Toronto Argos in the 3rd round of the CFL Draft! via Instagram.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.