History of Nick Bolton in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 9, 2025

Nick Bolton is a professional American football linebacker currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Missouri. Bolton was drafted by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft and quickly became a key player for the team. He has won two Super Bowl titles (LVII and LVIII) with the Chiefs, starting in both championship-winning seasons. In Super Bowl LVII, he scored a defensive touchdown after recovering a fumble, contributing significantly to the Chiefs' victory.

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March 10, 2000: Nicholas Bolton Born

On March 10, 2000, Nicholas Bolton was born. He would later become a professional football player.

2018: Freshman Season at Missouri

In 2018, as a true freshman at Missouri, Nick Bolton played in all 13 games, recording 22 tackles and one sack.

2019: Became Missouri Starter

In 2019, Nick Bolton became a starter for Missouri. He had two interceptions, including one for a touchdown, against West Virginia, and was named first-team All-SEC after finishing with 103 tackles, two interceptions, and one sack.

2020: Named First-Team All-SEC

In 2020, during a COVID-19 shortened season, Nick Bolton finished with 95 tackles and two sacks and was named first-team All-SEC for the second time. He also received Associated Press Second-team All-American honors.

May 13, 2021: Signed with Kansas City Chiefs

On May 13, 2021, Nick Bolton officially signed a $5.84 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

December 21, 2021: Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list

On December 21, 2021, Nick Bolton was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

December 25, 2021: First NFL Touchdown

In Week 18 against the Denver Broncos, Nick Bolton recorded his first NFL touchdown on an 86-yard fumble return in the 28–24 victory. As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games and started 12. He finished with 112 total tackles and three passes defended. He was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team.

December 25, 2021: Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 list

On December 25, 2021, Nick Bolton was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

2021: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs

In 2021, Nick Bolton was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the NFL draft.

2022: Key Season Stats

During the 2022 season, Nick Bolton recorded two sacks, 180 total tackles, two interceptions, three passes defended, and one forced fumble. He finished second in the NFL in combined and solo tackles, helping the Chiefs reach Super Bowl LVII.

2022: Super Bowl LVII Champion

In 2022, Nick Bolton was a starter on the Kansas City Chiefs team that won Super Bowl LVII.

2023: Repeat Super Bowl Champion

During the 2023 season, Nick Bolton recorded 60 total tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. The Chiefs reached Super Bowl LVIII where they defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 25–22, to repeat as Super Bowl champions. Bolton led both teams with 13 total tackles.