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Old 04-30-2021, 07:05 PM  
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Bolton played in all 13 games as a true freshman (22 tackles, one sack) after earning Dallas Morning News first-team all-state honors at Lone Star High School (130 tackles, 16 for loss, five interceptions). He went from promising youngster to SEC star in 2019, earning first-team all-conference honors after leading the league with 8.9 tackles per game (107 total, 7.5 for loss), intercepting two passes and breaking up eight others in 12 starts. He was named second-team Associated Press All-American, first-team All-SEC and a Butkus Award finalist in 2020, leading his defense with 95 tackles and 7.5 tackles for loss (including two sacks), while breaking up five passes in 10 starts. Bolton's father, Carlos, played football at Louisiana Tech. -- by Chad Reuter

Overview
When you think about strong, forceful inside linebackers, Bolton is the type of player you might be envisioning. He's going to fall below typical NFL starter standards from a size standpoint, but his rugged frame and forceful demeanor help make up for it. Play recognition and pursuit instincts help carry him to the football and he's a message-sending striker when he gets the runner squared up. He has functional short-area burst between the tackles but will struggle to run down the outside run if he's not close enough to the action. He will need to lean heavier on his instincts to help speed him up because of size and speed limitations. Bolton plays with good field recognition when dropping into zone and has a history of making plays on the football in coverage. He's a three-down linebacker who can make an immediate contribution on special teams and has the potential to become a future starter.
Strengths
  • Very tough with a physical edge.
  • Plays with demeanor teams look for in the middle.
  • Field-savvy with instincts to diagnose misdirection.
  • Identifies and communicates.
  • Heavy hands with good pop to take on blocks.
  • Pursues ball-carrier with patience and leverage.
  • Fluid alterations to his pursuit angles.
  • Excellent feel for attack timing downhill.
  • Meets runners with violent collisions in the hole.
  • Strikes like he's trying to send a message.
  • Great awareness and ballhawking as spot dropper.
  • Has enough man-cover talent to play on all three downs.
  • Thrived on kick- and punt-cover teams early in his career.
Weaknesses
  • Average lateral quickness traps him behind climbing blocks.
  • Inconsistent to strike and separate from blockers.
  • Needs to improve angles to elude box traffic.
  • Might need to take a few more chances as a pro.
  • Top-end speed appears below average.
  • Loses ground when pursuit flows wide.
  • Below-average lateral agility as open-field tackler.
  • Will have to play quicker to deal with NFL slashers.

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Old 09-12-2022, 01:08 PM   #811
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Come to think of it, the last jersey I bought was Derrick Johnson when I was a kid. I might have to grab a Bolton jersey.
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Old 09-12-2022, 01:10 PM   #812
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I don't know. If ever there was going to be a plug and play LB (due to his insane intelligence and instincts), it was Bolton. I'm usually a little leery of Mizzou players in the NFL, but Bolton was pretty clearly going to be a slam dunk.
Or at least a solid triple. Kid was always going to have a high floor. Many people were concerned he had a low ceiling - that's really what has turned out to be false more than anything.
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Old 09-13-2022, 05:42 PM   #813
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PFF had him as #2 overall LB this past week.

3rd against the run and 9th against the pass.

What a special player.

Keep in mind Nick wont turn 23 until after the season is done. He is a baby. A big, badass boss baby.
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Old 09-13-2022, 05:45 PM   #814
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PFF had him as #2 overall LB this past week.

3rd against the run and 9th against the pass.

What a special player.
Well…the sun does shine on a dog’s ass every now and then.

I’m of course referring to PPF actually getting a grade correct for once.
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Old 09-13-2022, 07:55 PM   #815
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Old 09-14-2022, 06:28 AM   #816
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Old 09-15-2022, 09:58 PM   #817
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Old 09-15-2022, 09:58 PM   #818
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He and Gay all but had a pick as well.
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Old 09-15-2022, 10:29 PM   #819
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Old 09-15-2022, 10:32 PM   #820
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I’m glad to see our linebackers as our leading tacklers. Used to be so depressing to see Sorensen lead the team with like 8 tackles.

Our run defense has been so much better this year already.
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Old 09-15-2022, 10:36 PM   #821
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I’m glad to see our linebackers as our leading tacklers. Used to be so depressing to see Sorensen lead the team with like 8 tackles.

Our run defense has been so much better this year already.
Helps a lot when you don't have Neimann either.
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Old 09-27-2022, 10:06 PM   #822
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I’m glad to see our linebackers as our leading tacklers. Used to be so depressing to see Sorensen lead the team with like 8 tackles.

Our run defense has been so much better this year already.

It’s actually been awesome.


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Old 11-20-2022, 11:51 PM   #823
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Old 11-20-2022, 11:52 PM   #824
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