Nick Bolton
Lone Star (Frisco, Texas) | |||||
College: | Missouri (2018–2020) | ||||
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NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58 | ||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Nicholas Bolton (born March 10, 2000) is an
Early years
Bolton attended
College career
As a true freshman at Missouri in 2018, he played in all 13 games recording 22 tackles and one sack. As a sophomore in 2019 he became a starter.
College statistics
Season | Team | GP | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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Solo | Ast | Cmb | TfL | Yds | Sck | Yds | Int | Yds | TD | PD | FR | FF | |||
2018 | Missouri | 13 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | Missouri | 12 | 74 | 29 | 103 | 8.5 | 23 | 1.0 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
2020 | Missouri | 10 | 53 | 42 | 95 | 8.0 | 18 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career | 35 | 139 | 81 | 220 | 17.5 | 44 | 4.0 | 18 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
Professional career
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 | Bench press | |
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5 ft 11+1⁄8 in (1.81 m) |
237 lb (108 kg) |
31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m) |
10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
4.60 s | 1.71 s | 2.62 s | 4.50 s | 7.40 s | 32.0 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
24 reps | |
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Bolton was selected by the
Bolton was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 21, 2021.[15] He was activated on December 25, 2021.[16] In Week 18, against the Denver Broncos, he recorded his first NFL touchdown on an 86-yard fumble return in the 28–24 victory.[17] As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games and started 12. He finished with 112 total tackles and three passes defended.[18] He was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team.[19]
During the 2022 season, Bolton recorded two sacks, 180 total tackles (108 solo), two interceptions, three passes defended, and one forced fumble.[20] He finished second in the NFL in combined and solo tackles in the 2022 season.[21] Bolton helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LVII where they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.[22] Bolton led both teams with eight solo tackles and 9.0 total tackles, and he returned a fumble by Jalen Hurts 36 yards for a touchdown.[23]
In the 2023 season, Bolton recorded 60 total tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. Bolton helped the Chiefs reach
NFL career statistics
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Won the Super Bowl | |
Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | |||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Sfty | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2021 | KC | 16 | 12 | 112 | 70 | 42 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86 | 1 |
2022 | KC | 17 | 17 | 180 | 108 | 72 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 33 | 29 | 292 | 178 | 114 | 2.0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 1 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | |||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sck | Sfty | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2021 |
KC | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 |
KC | 3 | 3 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 1 |
Career | 6 | 5 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 1 |
Personal life
References
- ^ Kolb, Jeff (February 10, 2023). "Chiefs Nick Bolton becomes first Frisco Lone Star grad to play in the Super Bowl". FOX 4. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Bryan (January 14, 2018). "Defensive Player of the Year: Nicholas Bolton (Lone Star LB, Sr.)". Star Local. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Bratton, Michael Wayne (February 5, 2018). "Texas linebacker Nick Bolton commits to Missouri's 2018 recruiting class". Saturday Down South. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Bryan (February 7, 2018). "Mizzou bound: Three-star linebacker Nick Bolton signs with Missouri". Star Local. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Tereda, Souichi (October 25, 2019). "Missouri's Nick Bolton stepping up on field as playmaker for Tigers' young defense". Kansas City Star. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Baugh, Peter (September 11, 2019). "'It gives you perspective on everything you do': On Missouri LB Nick Bolton's driving force". The Athletic. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Durando, Bennett (October 25, 2019). "All Over the Map: Nick Bolton's road to Missouri". Columbia Missourian.
- ^ Matter, Dave (December 9, 2019). "Mizzou's Bolton, Elliott named first-team All-SEC". STLtoday.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Bolton - Football". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ Kercheval, Ben (December 28, 2020). "2020 AP All-America team: Alabama stars lead the way as Crimson Tide earn six first-team selections". CBSSports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ "Nick Bolton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Nick Bolton, Missouri, ILB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ McMullen, Matt (May 1, 2021). "Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' LB Nick Bolton". Chiefs.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Ortenberg, Andrew (May 13, 2021). "Chiefs Sign Second-Round LB Nick Bolton". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Teicher, Adam (December 21, 2021). "Kansas City Chiefs add Tyreek Hill, 6 others to reserve/COVID-19 list". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Teicher, Adam (December 25, 2021). "Receiver Tyreek Hill, activated by Kansas City Chiefs, will play Week 16 against Pittsburgh Steelers". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos - January 8th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Bolton 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "2021 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Nick Bolton 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "2022 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Morgan, Emmanuel (February 12, 2023). "How Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Captured the Super Bowl Over Philadelphia". The New York Times. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Maaddi, Rob (February 12, 2024). "Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime". AP News. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Doering, Joshua (February 7, 2023). "Chiefs star Nick Bolton grateful for growth as 'follower of Christ'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
- Kansas City Chiefs bio
- Missouri Tigers bio