Nick Bolton
24-Year-Old
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
60
SACKS
0.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
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Active for Week 18
Bolton (wrist/abdomen) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Bolton practiced in full all week long, but with the Chiefs locked into the third seed in the AFC, he could see limited playing time or sit in pads on the sideline for the team's regular-season finale. Over his last four games, Bolton has 32 tackles (23 solo).
Bolton practiced in full all week long, but with the Chiefs locked into the third seed in the AFC, he could see limited playing time or sit in pads on the sideline for the team's regular-season finale. Over his last four games, Bolton has 32 tackles (23 solo).
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Measurables Review
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How do Nick Bolton's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 11"Weight
237 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.59 secShuttle Time
4.50 secCone Drill
7.40 secVertical Jump
32.0 inBroad Jump
115 inBench Press
24 repsHand Length
10.38 inArm Length
31.88 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set for expanded role in Year 2
Bolton is expected to take on added responsibilities for Kansas City's defense in 2022 after the release of veteran linebacker Anthony Hitchens, Michael Baca of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolton was excellent as a rookie, registering 112 tackles, but the 2021 second-round pick is set for an even bigger role in 2022 after the Chiefs waived Hitchens this offseason. In Hitchens' absence, Bolton will shift from weakside linebacker into the middle of Kansas City's defense, which should translate into more opportunities for the versatile defender in Year 2. However, given the position change and added responsibilities, it's possible Bolton struggles out of the gate, but he's still expected to be a foundational piece to a squad that also lost Tyrann Mathieu to free agency.
Bolton was excellent as a rookie, registering 112 tackles, but the 2021 second-round pick is set for an even bigger role in 2022 after the Chiefs waived Hitchens this offseason. In Hitchens' absence, Bolton will shift from weakside linebacker into the middle of Kansas City's defense, which should translate into more opportunities for the versatile defender in Year 2. However, given the position change and added responsibilities, it's possible Bolton struggles out of the gate, but he's still expected to be a foundational piece to a squad that also lost Tyrann Mathieu to free agency.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bolton has proven early in his young career to have a nose for the football, registering 112 tackles as a rookie second-rounder in 2021 and following that up with a whopping 180 tackles (108 solo) in 2022, ranking him second in the NFL behind only Foye Oluokun. In terms of IDP producers, the Chiefs' starting middle linebacker should rank among the most sought-after options regardless of position, on the heels of posting 13 games with nine or more tackles last season while adding two sacks and a pair of interceptions.
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May not suit up Week 18
Bolton (wrist/abdomen) is tagged as questionable for Sunday's contest versus the Chargers.
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Season-high tackles in win
Bolton finished Sunday's 25-17 win over the Bengals with 13 tackles (nine solo).
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Six tackles in loss
Bolton recorded six tackles (five solo) in Monday's 20-14 loss to the Raiders.
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Returns to practice Friday
Bolton (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Gets day off due to illness
Head coach Andy Reid said Bolton won't practice Thursday due to an illness in addition to wrist and abdominal injuries, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
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