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NickBolton

LBLB#32KC Chiefs

5'11" • 237lbs • 26y/o

Overall Grade '26: 74.9; 10th/75 - LBs
Snap Count '26: 410; 22nd/149 - LBs
Tackles '26: 43; 6th/75 - LBs
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Nick

Bolton

#32

KC Chiefs

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/1/2026

Nick Bolton is a linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs who earned a 74.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 10th among 75 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 57.6 ranked 41st among 75 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 87.0 ranked 5th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 68.7 ranked 24th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 43 solo tackles on the season. Bolton generated 3 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 118.3 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 6 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

6th/75 LBs

SACKS

44th/75 LBs

ASSISTS

18th/75 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

23rd/75 LBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

118.3

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

410

Run Defense Snaps

157

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

217

NickBolton

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