Quinton Bohanna (born March 16, 1999) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 192nd pick of the 2021 NFL draft.

Quinton Bohanna
No. 92 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-16) March 16, 1999 (age 25)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Cordova (Cordova, Tennessee)
College:Kentucky (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / round: 6 / pick: 192
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:39
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Bohanna attended Cordova High School. As a junior, he tallied 79 tackles and 12 sacks.[1]

As a senior, he posted 91 tackles (24 tackles for loss) and 19 sacks, while contributing to the team having a 12–2 record and reaching the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association 6A semifinals.

Bohanna was a three-time All-state selection and ranked as a three–star recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Kentucky on February 24, 2016.[3]

College career

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As a true freshman, he played in 12 out of 13 games, starting the last 5 contests at nose guard. He totaled 14 tackles and one pass breakup.

As a sophomore, he started in 7 out of 12 games. He collected 17 tackles (4 tackles for loss), one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He missed the third game against Murray State University game with an injury.

As a junior, he started in all 13 games at nose guard. He registered 18 tackles (3 for loss), one sack and one pass breakup. He had 4 tackles against Mississippi State University.

As a senior, he appeared in 8 games and was a part of a defense that had 5 players selected in the 2021 NFL draft. He missed 3 contests with a knee injury. He posted 10 tackles (2 for loss), 3 quarterback hits and 2 pass breakups. He had 2 quarterback hits against Mississippi State University.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)
327 lb
(148 kg)
34 in
(0.86 m)
10+78 in
(0.28 m)
5.47 s 1.81 s 3.07 s 5.15 s 8.21 s 29.0 in
(0.74 m)
8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)
All values from Pro Day[4][5][6]

Dallas Cowboys

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Bohanna was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (192nd overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[8] As a rookie, he appeared in 14 games, with one start, posting 12 tackles and one quarterback hurry. He missed the sixteenth game against the Arizona Cardinals while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He was declared inactive for the season finale and the Wild Card Playoff contest.

In 2022, he appeared in 13 games with 9 starts at the one-technique defensive tackle position, registering 20 tackles, (3 for loss) and 2 quarterback pressures. He had 4 tackles against the Green Bay Packers. He missed 2 games with a shoulder injury. He was declared inactive in both playoff contests.

In the 2023 preseason, he fell on the depth chart behind Johnathan Hankins and first-round draft choice Mazi Smith. He was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]

Detroit Lions

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On August 31, 2023, Bohanna was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[10] He made his season debut on November 11 in a win against the Chicago Bears.[11]

Tennessee Titans

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On December 13, 2023, the Tennessee Titans signed Bohanna off the Lions practice squad.[12] He was waived on August 27.[13]

Seattle Seahawks

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On September 4, 2024, Bohanna was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[14]

Personal life

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His uncle Brian Ingram, played as a linebacker in the NFL.[15] His father is a rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, known as Gangsta Blac, formerly of Three 6 Mafia.

References

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  1. ^ Moore, Josh (May 1, 2021). "Dallas Cowboys draft second Kentucky player, Quinton Bohanna, in sixth round". Kentucky.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Quinton Bohanna Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "Quinton Bohanna 247". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "Quinton Bohanna Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "Quinton Bohanna, Kentucky, DT, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Quinton Bohanna 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  7. ^ "Cowboys select Kentucky DT Quinton Bohanna at No. 192 in NFL draft". The Dallas Morning News. May 1, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  8. ^ Eatman, Nick (May 13, 2021). "Cowboys Officially Sign 4 Draft Picks Before Camp". Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
  9. ^ "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com. August 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2023.
  11. ^ "Quinton Bohanna 2023 Advanced Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  12. ^ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Add D-Linemen Quinton Bohanna and Keondre Coburn to 53-Man Roster, While Placing CB Kristian Fulton, DL Kyle Peko on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  13. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 27, 2024). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
  14. ^ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign Kenneth Odumegwu & Quinton Bohanna To Practice Squad". seahawks.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  15. ^ Terry, Samaria (May 1, 2021). "Cordova standout Quinton Bohanna drafted to the Cowboys in the sixth round". WREG3. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
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