Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Nick Bolton
Chiefs· #32

NickBolton

Linebacker

  • 5'11"
  • 237 lbs
  • Age 26
68
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 7 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
5'11"
Weight
237 lbs
Age
26
Born
March 10, 2000 · Frisco, TX
College
Missouri
Experience
6th Season

Contract Details

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$45MTotal Value
3YearsDuration
$15MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2027Contract Years
$15M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2021Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 58Overall
MissouriCollegeKCDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
68TacklesT-10th NFL
34Solo
34Assisted
0.0Sacks
6.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20267680.002
2025171541.016
2024161063.016
Total816806.0523

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Bolton played all but one of the Chiefs' 69 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss, and he finished second on the team in tackles behind Drue Tranquill (12). Bolton has recorded double-digit stops in four of six regular-season games and is up to 59 tackles (29 solo) and two pass defenses on the year.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1@ DENL950.000
Oct 25@ SEAL1160.000
Oct 18vs LACW1130.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation