Nick Bosa uncle Eric Kumerow: 49ers DE's family backstory

San Francisco 49ers draft Nick Bosa, part of football dynasty, with a notorious great grandfather tied to the Chicago mafia.

The San Francisco 49ers chose Nick Bosa, a defensive end from Ohio State, as the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Since then, Bosa has achieved numerous accolades, including the 2019 Defensive Rookie of the Year and the 2022 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, showcasing his exceptional skills. He also made it to the Super Bowl IV in 2020.

Bosa's family has a strong football legacy, with his father, John Bosa, and uncle, Eric Kumerow, both former Miami Dolphins players. His brother, Joey Bosa, currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Eric Kumerow, Bosa's uncle, had a career as an NFL linebacker and played for the Dolphins and the Chicago Bears. Despite being a first-round pick, Kumerow's NFL career was cut short due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Another NFL player connected to the family is Jake Kumerow, Eric Kumerow's son, who has played for multiple teams and is currently a free agent.

While the Bosa family is known for its football legacy, they also have an intriguing connection to organized crime. Nick Bosa's maternal great grandfather, Tony Accardo, was a prominent figure in the Chicago mafia, rising through the ranks to become Al Capone's second-in-command. Although it's a part of their family history, the Bosas rarely discuss their notorious great grandfather publicly. In a 2016 interview, Nick Bosa mentioned that it's not something he should be talking about, but he acknowledged Accardo as an undercover legend.