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Total tackles:	446
Sacks:	5.0
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	2
Interceptions:	4
Pass deflections:	13
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nick Bolton
	Bolton with the Chiefs in 2021
No. 32 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	March 10, 2000 (age 24); Frisco, Texas, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lone Star (Frisco)
College:	Missouri (2018–2020)
NFL draft:	2021 / round: 2 / pick: 58
Career history
	Kansas City Chiefs (2021–present);
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
	2x Super Bowl champion (LVII, LVIII); PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021); Second-team All-American (2020); 2× First-team All-SEC (2019, 2020);
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2024
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	446
Sacks:	5.0
Forced fumbles:	1
Fumble recoveries:	2
Interceptions:	4
Pass deflections:	13
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

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Nicholas Bolton (born March 10, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers, and was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. Bolton has won two Super Bowl titles, LVII and LVIII, having been a starter in the 2022 and 2023 Chiefs teams. He also scored a defensive touchdown from a fumble recovery in the first win.

Early life

Bolton attended Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas.^[1] He had 130 tackles and five interceptions as a senior and 111 tackles and one interception his junior season.^[2] He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.^[3]^[4]

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.^[5]^[6]^[7] He had two interceptions, including one for a touchdown, in a game against West Virginia in the 2019 season.^[8] He was named first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) after finishing with 103 tackles, two interceptions and one sack.^[9] During a COVID-19 scheduled ten game season in 2020, Bolton finished with 95 tackles and two sacks to close out his junior year.^[10] He was once again named first-team All-SEC. In addition, he received Associated Press Second-team All-American honors.^[11]

College statistics

Season	Team	GP	Tackles							Interceptions				Fumbles
Season	Team	GP	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

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	Bench press
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
All values from Pro Day^[12]^[13]

Bolton was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round (58th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft. The Chiefs used a 2nd round selection they previously acquired along with Orlando Brown Jr. in a trade that sent the 31st overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft (Odafe Oweh) to the Baltimore Ravens.^[14] On May 13, 2021, Bolton officially signed with the Chiefs on a $5.84 million deal.^[15]

Bolton was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 21, 2021.^[16] He was activated on December 25, 2021.^[17] In Week 18, against the Denver Broncos, he recorded his first NFL touchdown on an 86-yard fumble return in the 28–24 victory.^[18] As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games and started 12. He finished with 112 total tackles and three passes defended.^[19] He was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team.^[20]

During the 2022 season, Bolton recorded two sacks, 180 total tackles (108 solo), two interceptions, three passes defended, and one forced fumble.^[21] He finished second in the NFL in combined and solo tackles in the 2022 season.^[22] Bolton helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LVII where they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.^[23] 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.^[24]

During the 2023 season, Bolton recorded 60 total tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. Bolton helped the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LVIII where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25–22 to repeat as Super Bowl champions.^[25] Bolton led both teams with 13 total tackles.^[26]

During Week 13 of the 2024 season, Bolton recorded 11 tackles and recovered a fumble from Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell with 14 seconds left in the game. This would, in essence, end the game and send the Kansas City Chiefs to the playoffs, marking their 10th straight appearance in the postseason. ^[27]

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Won the Super Bowl
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Interceptions						Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Comb	Solo	Ast	Sck	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2021	KC	16	12	112	70	42	0.0	3	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	1	86	1
2022	KC	17	17	180	108	72	2.0	3	2	15	7.5	15	0	1	0	0	0
2023	KC	8	8	60	38	22	0.0	3	1	1	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2024	KC	14	14	94	66	28	3.0	4	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Career		55	51	446	282	164	5.0	13	4	16	4.0	15	0	1	2	86	1

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
Year	Team	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	23	15	8	0.0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	2	36	1
2023	KC	4	4	40	18	22	0.0	0	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		10	9	82	44	38	0.0	0	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	2	36	1

Personal life

Bolton is a Christian.^[28]

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. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ "West Virginia at Missouri Box Score, September 7, 2019". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
^ 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. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
^ "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.
^ Gutierrez, Paul (November 29, 2024). "Raiders' disastrous fumble helps Chiefs win another nail-biter". ESPN. Retrieved November 29, 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 from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports · Pro Football Reference
Kansas City Chiefs bio
Missouri Tigers bio

[1] 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.

[2] Murphy, Bryan (January 14, 2018). "Defensive Player of the Year: Nicholas Bolton (Lone Star LB, Sr.)". Star Local. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[3] Bratton, Michael Wayne (February 5, 2018). "Texas linebacker Nick Bolton commits to Missouri's 2018 recruiting class". Saturday Down South. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[4] Murphy, Bryan (February 7, 2018). "Mizzou bound: Three-star linebacker Nick Bolton signs with Missouri". Star Local. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[5] 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.

[6] 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.

[7] Durando, Bennett (October 25, 2019). "All Over the Map: Nick Bolton's road to Missouri". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[8] "West Virginia at Missouri Box Score, September 7, 2019". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2024.

[9] Matter, Dave (December 9, 2019). "Mizzou's Bolton, Elliott named first-team All-SEC". STLtoday.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[10] "Nick Bolton - Football". University of Missouri Athletics. Retrieved January 3, 2021.

[11] 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.

[12] "Nick Bolton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.

[13] "Nick Bolton, Missouri, ILB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.

[14] McMullen, Matt (May 1, 2021). "Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' LB Nick Bolton". Chiefs.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.

[15] Ortenberg, Andrew (May 13, 2021). "Chiefs Sign Second-Round LB Nick Bolton". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[16] Teicher, Adam (December 21, 2021). "Kansas City Chiefs add Tyreek Hill, 6 others to reserve/COVID-19 list". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[17] Teicher, Adam (December 25, 2021). "Receiver Tyreek Hill, activated by Kansas City Chiefs, will play Week 16 against Pittsburgh Steelers". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.

[18] "Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos - January 8th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[19] "Nick Bolton 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[20] "2021 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[21] "Nick Bolton 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[22] "2022 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[23] "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2023.

[24] 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.

[25] 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.

[26] "Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.

[27] Gutierrez, Paul (November 29, 2024). "Raiders' disastrous fumble helps Chiefs win another nail-biter". ESPN. Retrieved November 29, 2024.

[28] Doering, Joshua (February 7, 2023). "Chiefs star Nick Bolton grateful for growth as 'follower of Christ'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved February 9, 2024.

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 ==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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tereda |first=Souichi |date=October 25, 2019 |title=Missouri's Nick Bolton stepping up on field as playmaker for Tigers' young defense |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article236637388.html |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Kansas City Star}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baugh |first=Peter |date=September 11, 2019 |title='It gives you perspective on everything you do': On Missouri LB Nick Bolton's driving force |url=https://theathletic.com/1199676/2019/09/11/missouri-linebacker-nick-bolton-breakout-game-driving-force/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=The Athletic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Durando |first=Bennett |date=October 25, 2019 |title=All Over the Map: Nick Bolton's road to Missouri |url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tiger_kickoff/all-over-the-map-nick-boltons-road-to-missouri/article_5774295c-f60e-11e9-b12b-cfbd405bf8ce.html |website=Columbia Missourian}}</ref> He had two interceptions in a game against West Virginia in the 2019 season. He was named first-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) after finishing with 103 tackles, two interceptions and one sack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matter |first=Dave |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Mizzou's Bolton, Elliott named first-team All-SEC |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/mizzous-bolton-elliott-named-first-team-all-sec/article_c1b6fb06-d099-5fbc-9273-d262e6849b7b.html |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=STLtoday.com |language=en}}</ref> During a [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] scheduled ten game season in 2020, Bolton finished with 95 tackles and two sacks to close out his junior year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Bolton - Football |url=https://mutigers.com/sports/football/roster/nick-bolton/7922 |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=University of Missouri Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He was once again named first-team All-SEC. In addition, he received [[Associated Press]] Second-team [[All-American]] honors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kercheval |first=Ben |date=December 28, 2020 |title=2020 AP All-America team: Alabama stars lead the way as Crimson Tide earn six first-team selections |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2020-ap-all-america-team-alabama-stars-lead-the-way-as-crimson-tide-earn-six-first-team-selections/ |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
+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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tereda |first=Souichi |date=October 25, 2019 |title=Missouri's Nick Bolton stepping up on field as playmaker for Tigers' young defense |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article236637388.html |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Kansas City Star}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Baugh |first=Peter |date=September 11, 2019 |title='It gives you perspective on everything you do': On Missouri LB Nick Bolton's driving force |url=https://theathletic.com/1199676/2019/09/11/missouri-linebacker-nick-bolton-breakout-game-driving-force/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=The Athletic}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Durando |first=Bennett |date=October 25, 2019 |title=All Over the Map: Nick Bolton's road to Missouri |url=https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/tiger_kickoff/all-over-the-map-nick-boltons-road-to-missouri/article_5774295c-f60e-11e9-b12b-cfbd405bf8ce.html |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=Columbia Missourian}}</ref> He had two interceptions, including one for a touchdown, in a game against West Virginia in the 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Missouri Box Score, September 7, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-09-07-missouri.html |access-date=2024-09-27 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named first-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) after finishing with 103 tackles, two interceptions and one sack.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matter |first=Dave |date=December 9, 2019 |title=Mizzou's Bolton, Elliott named first-team All-SEC |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/mizzous-bolton-elliott-named-first-team-all-sec/article_c1b6fb06-d099-5fbc-9273-d262e6849b7b.html |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=STLtoday.com |language=en}}</ref> During a [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] scheduled ten game season in 2020, Bolton finished with 95 tackles and two sacks to close out his junior year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Bolton - Football |url=https://mutigers.com/sports/football/roster/nick-bolton/7922 |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=University of Missouri Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He was once again named first-team All-SEC. In addition, he received [[Associated Press]] Second-team [[All-American]] honors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kercheval |first=Ben |date=December 28, 2020 |title=2020 AP All-America team: Alabama stars lead the way as Crimson Tide earn six first-team selections |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2020-ap-all-america-team-alabama-stars-lead-the-way-as-crimson-tide-earn-six-first-team-selections/ |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
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 Bolton was selected by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in the second round (58th overall) of the [[2021 NFL draft]]. The Chiefs used a 2nd round selection they previously acquired along with [[Orlando Brown Jr.]] in a trade that sent the 31st overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft ([[Odafe Oweh]]) to the [[Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' LB Nick Bolton |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-lb-nick-bolton |access-date=May 8, 2021 |website=Chiefs.com}}</ref> On May 13, 2021, Bolton officially signed with the Chiefs on a $5.84 million deal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ortenberg |first=Andrew |date=May 13, 2021 |title=Chiefs Sign Second-Round LB Nick Bolton |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/chiefs-sign-second-round-lb-nick-bolton |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}}</ref>
-Bolton was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 21, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Kansas City Chiefs add Tyreek Hill, 6 others to reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32918325/kansas-city-chiefs-add-tyreek-hill-reserve-covid-19-list-sources-say |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 25, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=December 25, 2021 |title=Receiver Tyreek Hill, activated by Kansas City Chiefs, will play Week 16 against Pittsburgh Steelers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32936512/receiver-tyreek-hill-activated-kansas-city-chiefs-play-week-16-pittsburgh-steelers |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> In Week 18, against the [[Denver Broncos]], he recorded his first NFL touchdown on an 86-yard fumble return in the 28–24 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos - January 8th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201080den.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games and started 12. He finished with 112 total tackles and three passes defended.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Bolton 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoltNi00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2021.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+Bolton was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on December 21, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=December 21, 2021 |title=Kansas City Chiefs add Tyreek Hill, 6 others to reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32918325/kansas-city-chiefs-add-tyreek-hill-reserve-covid-19-list-sources-say |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He was activated on December 25, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teicher |first=Adam |date=December 25, 2021 |title=Receiver Tyreek Hill, activated by Kansas City Chiefs, will play Week 16 against Pittsburgh Steelers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32936512/receiver-tyreek-hill-activated-kansas-city-chiefs-play-week-16-pittsburgh-steelers |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> In Week 18, against the [[Denver Broncos]], he recorded his first NFL touchdown on an 86-yard fumble return in the 28–24 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos - January 8th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202201080den.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games and started 12. He finished with 112 total tackles and three passes defended.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Bolton 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoltNi00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2021.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
 During the 2022 season, Bolton recorded two sacks, 180 total tackles (108 solo), two interceptions, three passes defended, and one forced fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nick Bolton 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoltNi00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished second in the NFL in combined and solo tackles in the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/leaders.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Bolton helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LVII]] where they defeated the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] 38-35.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morgan |first=Emmanuel |date=February 12, 2023 |title=How Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City Captured the Super Bowl Over Philadelphia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/02/12/sports/super-bowl-eagles-chiefs-score |access-date=February 25, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
-In the 2023 season, Bolton recorded 60 total tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. Bolton helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LVIII]] where they defeated the [[San Francisco 49ers]] 25–22 to repeat as [[Super Bowl champions]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=2024-02-12 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> Bolton led both teams with 13 total tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202402110kan.htm |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+During the 2023 season, Bolton recorded 60 total tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. Bolton helped the Chiefs reach [[Super Bowl LVIII]] where they defeated the [[San Francisco 49ers]] 25–22 to repeat as [[Super Bowl champions]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=2024-02-12 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> Bolton led both teams with 13 total tackles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202402110kan.htm |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
+During Week 13 of the 2024 season, Bolton recorded 11 tackles and recovered a fumble from Raiders quarterback [[Aidan O'Connell]] with 14 seconds left in the game. This would, in essence, end the game and send the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] to the playoffs, marking their 10th straight appearance in the postseason. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=2024-11-29 |title=Raiders' disastrous fumble helps Chiefs win another nail-biter
+ |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42681894/las-vegas-raiders-kansas-city-chiefs-black-friday-fumble |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=ESPN |language=en}}</ref>
 ==NFL career statistics==
@@ Line 131: / Line 134: @@
 ! rowspan="2" | Team
 ! colspan="2" | Games
-! colspan="5" | Tackles
+! colspan="4" | Tackles
 ! colspan="6" | Interceptions
-! colspan="4" | Fumbles
+! colspan="5" | Fumbles
 |-
-! GP !! GS !! Comb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! Sfty !! PD !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
+! GP !! GS !! Comb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! PD !! Int !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
 |-
 ! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
-|| 16 || 12 || 112 || 70 || 42 || 0.0 || 0 || '''3''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || '''86''' || '''1'''
+|| 16 || 12 || 112 || 70 || 42 || 0.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || '''86''' || '''1'''
 |-
 ! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2022 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
-|| 17 || 17 || '''180''' || '''108''' || '''72''' || '''2.0''' || 0 || '''3''' || '''2''' || '''15''' || '''7.5''' || '''15''' || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
+|| 17 || 17 || '''180''' || '''108''' || '''72''' || 2.0 || 3 || '''2''' || '''15''' || '''7.5''' || '''15''' || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
+|-
+! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2023 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
+|| 8 || 8 || 60 || 38 || 22 || 0.0 || 3 || 1 || 1 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
 |-
-! [[2022 NFL season|2023]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2023 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
+! [[2024 NFL season|2024]] !! [[2024 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
+| 14 || 14 || 94 || 66 || 28 || '''3.0''' || '''4''' || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0
-|8
-|8
-|60
-|38
-|22
-|0.0
-|0
-|'''3'''
-|1
-|1
-|1.0
-|1
-|0
-|0
-|0
-|0
-|0
 |-
 ! colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoltNi00.htm Career]
-! 33 !! 29 !! 292 !! 178 !! 114 !! 2.0 !! 0 !! 6 !! 2 !! 15 !! 7.5 !! 15 !! 0 !! 1 !! 1 !! 86 !! 1
+! 55 !! 51 !! 446 !! 282 !! 164 !! 5.0 !! 13 !! 4 !! 16 !! 4.0 !! 15 !! 0 !! 1 !! 2 !! 86 !! 1
 |}
@@ Line 179: / Line 169: @@
 |-
 ! [[2021 NFL playoffs|2021]] !! [[2021 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
-|| 3 || 2 || 19 || 11 || '''8''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
+|| 3 || 2 || 19 || 11 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
 |-
 ! [[2022-23 NFL playoffs|2022]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2022 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
-|| 3 || 3 || '''27''' || '''15''' || '''8''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || '''36''' || '''1'''
+|| 3 || 3 || 23 || 15 || 8 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || '''36''' || '''1'''
 |-
 ! [[2023-24 NFL playoffs|2023]] !! style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2023 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
+|| '''4''' || '''4''' || '''40''' || '''18''' || '''22''' || 0.0 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
-|4
-|4
-|40
-|18
-|22
-|0.0
-|0
-|1
-|0
-|0
-|0.0
-|0
-|0
-|0
-|0
-|0
-|0
 |-
 ! colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoltNi00/gamelog/post/ Career]
-! 6 !! 5 !! 42 !! 26 !! 16 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 2 !! 36 !! 1
+! 10 !! 9 !! 82 !! 44 !! 38 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 2 !! 36 !! 1
 |}

v t e Kansas City Chiefs roster
Active	1 Xavier Worthy 2 Joshua Williams 6 Bryan Cook 5 Marquise Brown 7 Harrison Butker 8 DeAndre Hopkins 9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 10 Isiah Pacheco 11 Carson Wentz 13 Nazeeh Johnson 14 Matt Araiza 15 Patrick Mahomes 20 Justin Reid 21 Jaden Hicks 22 Trent McDuffie 23 Drue Tranquill 27 Chamarri Conner 29 Kareem Hunt 30 Christian Roland-Wallace 32 Nick Bolton 34 Samaje Perine 39 Keith Taylor 41 James Winchester 42 Carson Steele 44 Cam Jones 51 Mike Danna 52 Creed Humphrey 54 Leo Chenal 55 Joshua Uche 56 George Karlaftis 60 Hunter Nourzad 61 C. J. Hanson 62 Joe Thuney 64 Wanya Morris 65 Trey Smith 66 Mike Caliendo 69 Mike Pennel 70 D. J. Humphries 74 Jawaan Taylor 75 Ethan Driskell 76 Kingsley Suamataia 81 Nikko Remigio 83 Noah Gray 84 Justin Watson 87 Travis Kelce 88 Peyton Hendershot 90 Charles Omenihu 91 Derrick Nnadi 92 Marlon Tuipulotu 94 Malik Herring 95 Chris Jones 97 Felix Anudike-Uzomah 98 Tershawn Wharton
Practice squad	19 Chris Oladokun 19 Tyquan Thornton 26 Deon Bush 30 Keaontay Ingram 31 Nic Jones 37 Eric Scott Jr. 38 Steven Nelson 46 Darius Rush 47 Baylor Cupp (Inj.) 48 Cole Christiansen 50 Swayze Bozeman 72 Chukwuebuka Godrick (Int.) 80 Montrell Washington 82 Justyn Ross 85 Anthony Firkser 96 Fabien Lovett 99 Siaki Ika -- Robert Tonyan
Reserve lists	4 Rashee Rice (IR) 12 Jared Wiley (IR) 17 Mecole Hardman (IR) 24 Skyy Moore (IR) 35 Jaylen Watson (IR) 40 Spencer Shrader (IR) 43 Jack Cochrane (IR) 53 B. J. Thompson (NF-Ill.) 70 McKade Mettauer (IR) 89 Jody Fortson (IR)

v t e Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII champions
1 Jerick McKinnon 2 Ronald Jones II 4 Chad Henne 5 Tommy Townsend 6 Bryan Cook 7 Harrison Butker 8 Carlos Dunlap 9 JuJu Smith-Schuster 10 Isiah Pacheco 11 Marquez Valdes-Scantling 12 Shane Buechele 13 Nazeeh Johnson 14 Cornell Powell 15 Patrick Mahomes (MVP) 17 Mecole Hardman 19 Kadarius Toney 20 Justin Reid 21 Trent McDuffie 22 Juan Thornhill 23 Joshua Williams 24 Skyy Moore 25 Clyde Edwards-Helaire 26 Deon Bush 27 Ugo Amadi 29 Jerrion Ealy 30 Dicaprio Bootle 32 Nick Bolton 34 Melvin Gordon 35 Jaylen Watson 38 L'Jarius Sneed 39 Zayne Anderson 40 Kendall Blanton 41 James Winchester 43 Jack Cochrane 45 Michael Burton 46 Jordan Franks 47 Darius Harris 48 Cole Christiansen 50 Willie Gay 51 Mike Danna 52 Creed Humphrey 54 Leo Chenal 55 Frank Clark 56 George Karlaftis 57 Orlando Brown 59 Joshua Kaindoh 61 Austin Reiter 62 Joe Thuney 65 Trey Smith 66 Brandon Williams 67 Lucas Niang 70 Prince Tega Wanogho 71 Danny Shelton 73 Nick Allegretti 75 Darian Kinnard 77 Andrew Wylie 81 Blake Bell 82 Ihmir Smith-Marsette 83 Noah Gray 84 Justin Watson 85 Marcus Kemp 87 Travis Kelce 88 Jody Fortson 89 Matt Bushman 91 Derrick Nnadi 92 Phil Hoskins 94 Malik Herring 95 Chris Jones 98 Tershawn Wharton 99 Khalen Saunders -- Mike Caliendo -- Chris Oladokun -- La'Mical Perine -- Justyn Ross
Head coach: Andy Reid
Coaches: Eric Bieniemy Joe Bleymaier Mike Borgonzi Joe Cullen Brendan Daly Willie Davis Connor Embree Ken Flajole David Girardi Andy Heck Greg Lewis Tom Melvin Dave Merritt Donald D'Alesio Matt Nagy Steve Spagnuolo Dave Toub

v t e Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII champions
1 Jerick McKinnon 2 Joshua Williams 4 Rashee Rice 5 Tommy Townsend 6 Bryan Cook 7 Harrison Butker 8 Justyn Ross 9 Blaine Gabbert 10 Isiah Pacheco 11 Marquez Valdes-Scantling 12 Mecole Hardman 12 Montrell Washington 13 Chris Oladokun 14 Cornell Powell 15 Patrick Mahomes (MVP) 17 Richie James 19 Kadarius Toney 20 Justin Reid 21 Mike Edwards 22 Trent McDuffie 23 Drue Tranquill 24 Skyy Moore 25 Clyde Edwards-Helaire 26 Deon Bush 27 Chamarri Conner 29 La'Mical Perine 30 Keaontay Ingram 31 Nic Jones 32 Nick Bolton 34 Deneric Prince 35 Jaylen Watson 38 L'Jarius Sneed 39 Keith Taylor 40 Ekow Boye-Doe 41 James Winchester 42 Trey Dean 43 Jack Cochrane 44 Cam Jones 48 Cole Christiansen 49 Matt Bushman 50 Willie Gay 51 Mike Danna 52 Creed Humphrey 53 B. J. Thompson 54 Leo Chenal 56 George Karlaftis 57 Truman Jones 59 Darius Harris 61 Austin Reiter 62 Joe Thuney 64 Wanya Morris 65 Trey Smith 66 Mike Caliendo 69 Mike Pennel 72 Jason Godrick 73 Nick Allegretti 74 Jawaan Taylor 75 Darian Kinnard 76 Prince Tega Wanogho 77 Lucas Niang 79 Donovan Smith 81 Blake Bell 82 Gerrit Prince 83 Noah Gray 84 Justin Watson 85 Izaiah Gathings 87 Travis Kelce 88 Jody Fortson 90 Charles Omenihu 91 Derrick Nnadi 92 Neil Farrell 93 Matt Dickerson 94 Malik Herring 95 Chris Jones 96 Isaiah Buggs 97 Felix Anudike-Uzomah 98 Tershawn Wharton -- Nazeeh Johnson -- Nikko Remigio
Head coach: Andy Reid
Coaches: Joe Bleymaier Joe Cullen Brendan Daly Willie Davis Connor Embree David Girardi Andy Heck Tom Melvin Dave Merritt Donald D'Alesio Matt Nagy Todd Pinkston Ken Flajole Steve Spagnuolo Dave Toub Rod Wilson