2022 Defense Stats
TCKL
180
SACKS
2.0
INT
2
FF
1
TD
0
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Bolton stepped in as a rookie and made his presence felt, racking up a team-high 112 tackles (57 solo) despite starting just 12 of the 16 games he appeared in. While Bolton didn't necessarily excel as a coverage linebacker last season, he was solid as both a run stopper and a pass rusher and should reprise his role on the inside in 2022. Read Past Outlooks
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Finishes NFL runner-up in tackles
Bolton compiled 16 tackles (eight solo) in the 31-13 win over the Raiders in Week 18.
ANALYSIS
Bolton couldn't quite catch Foye Oluokun (184 total tackles) to lead the league in tackles, but his 180 on the year were good enough for him to finish second ahead of Roquan Smith (169). Bolton has tallied triple-digit tackles in each of his first two campaigns but added to his repertoire in 2022, notching a pair of sacks and a pair of interceptions. The 2021 second-round pick has lived up to his draft status and more through the two seasons, and could man the middle of the defense in Kansas City for years to come. At the very least, Bolton remains on his rookie deal for two more seasons, though the Chiefs will likely look to extend him before that expires.
Bolton couldn't quite catch Foye Oluokun (184 total tackles) to lead the league in tackles, but his 180 on the year were good enough for him to finish second ahead of Roquan Smith (169). Bolton has tallied triple-digit tackles in each of his first two campaigns but added to his repertoire in 2022, notching a pair of sacks and a pair of interceptions. The 2021 second-round pick has lived up to his draft status and more through the two seasons, and could man the middle of the defense in Kansas City for years to come. At the very least, Bolton remains on his rookie deal for two more seasons, though the Chiefs will likely look to extend him before that expires.
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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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2021 Fantasy Outlook
Bolton was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft and could be in line to make an immediate impact in Kansas City. With Damien Wilson now out of the picture, more snaps in the linebacker rotation should be available, and Bolton figures to be the top candidate to handle a chunk of those if he shows well during training camp. He joins a linebacking corps with Anthony Hitchens, Willie Gay, and Ben Niemann as the other primary contributors.
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Double-digit stops in win
Bolton recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 27-24 win versus Denver.
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Sets career high Saturday
Bolton recorded 17 tackles (eight solo) in Saturday's 24-10 win over the Seahawks.
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Paltry performance Week 15
Bolton tallied seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 30-24 overtime victory against Houston.
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Fall short of 10 tackles
Bolton posted nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-28 win against the Broncos.
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Logs full practice Friday
Bolton (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Denver.
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