Nick Bolton intercepts pass from Patrick Mahomes during Chiefs’ practice
By Adam Spencer
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Former Missouri LB Nick Bolton was a second-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Bolton was getting some first-round buzz, but he fell almost to the end of Round 2 before the Chiefs scooped him up with the No. 58 overall pick.
Drafting Bolton is already paying dividends. During Tuesday’s practice, Bolton snagged an interception off a pass from superstar QB Patrick Mahomes:
Nick Bolton has been a ball hawk.
The rookie linebacker with another interception this morning at #Chiefs camp. #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/XXP02fmLZQ
— Chris Roush (@chrisRroush) August 3, 2021
Yes, this is only practice, but it’s still a good sign for both Bolton and the Chiefs that he’s performing well, particularly in pass coverage.
Bolton had 2 interceptions during his Mizzou career, both during the 2019 campaign. He returned 1 of them for a touchdown. Bolton is in the mix to be a starter for the Chiefs this fall.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
