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Nick
Bolton

#32

KC Chiefs

5'11"

237lbs

26y/o

Overall Grade '26

76.5

10th/58 - LBs

Snap Count '26

44th/101 - LBs

Tackles '26

43rd/58 - LBs

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vs IND 9/21, 12:20 AM

Nick

Bolton

#32

KC Chiefs

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Last updated: 9/20/2026

Nick Bolton is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who earned a 76.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 10th among 58 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 59.2 ranked 25th among 58 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 68.2 ranked 15th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 87.8 ranked 2nd among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 3 solo tackles on the season. Bolton generated 3 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 118.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 1 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

2026

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

43rd/58 LBs

SACKS

12th/58 LBs

ASSISTS

34th/58 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

5th/58 LBs

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

118.8

Total Pressures

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Nick
Bolton

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