Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri. Ranked #51 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Kansas City drafted him in Round 2, pick 58.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
85STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | KC | 12-5 | 57 | 11 | 3 | 60% | 64 |
| '22 | KC | 14-3 | 99 | 9 | 3 | 97% | 96 |
| '23 | KC | 11-6 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 86% | 83 |
| '24 | KC | 15-2 | 66 | 11 | 6 | 93% | 89 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 249 | 32 | 15 | 87% | 83 | |
| '25 | KC | 6-11 | 69 | 10 | 6 | 97% | 95 |
| Career | — | 318 | 42 | 21 | 90% | 85 | |
Size & Length
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'11 ⅛"
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Frame profile.
Weight
237 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.875"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.6 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
32"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.4 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.5 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
24 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Nick Bolton leads all LBs from the 2021 draft class in career solo tackles.