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Nick
Bolton

#32

KC Chiefs

5'11"

237lbs

26y/o

Overall Grade '25

78.9

8th/88 - LBs

Snap Count '25

1011

18th/186 - LBs

Tackles '25

109

5th/88 - LBs

Pressures '25

3rd/88 - LBs

Nick

Bolton

#32

KC Chiefs

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 5/5/2026

Nick Bolton is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who earned a 78.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 8th among 88 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 67.7 ranked 17th among 88 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 85.2 ranked 10th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 61.9 ranked 50th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 109 solo tackles on the season. Bolton generated 25 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 101.1 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 21 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Kansas City Chiefs

2021 - Present

Missouri Tigers

2018 - 2020

Honors

Honor

Year

PFF101

2022

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Season Stats

2025

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

109

5th/88 LBs

SACKS

40th/88 LBs

ASSISTS

7th/88 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

12th/88 LBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

109

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

101.1

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

Total Snaps

1011

Run Defense Snaps

408

Pass Rush Snaps

111

Coverage Snaps

492

Nick Bolton

Summary Bio

Career

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Nick
Bolton