NFL
Nick Bolton
Nick Bolton
Kansas City Chiefs, Inside Linebacker
Age: 25y-0m-0d (Mar 10, 2000)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Missouri
Drafted: Round 2 (#58 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Tommy Condon, Jimmy Sexton (CAA Football)
2025 Cap Hit
$0
2025 Cash
$0
Career Earnings
$7,494,483
2025-2027 pending-free-agent-extension (CURRENT)
Nick Bolton signed a 3 year, $45,000,000 contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, including $30,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,000,000. In 2025, Bolton will earn, while carrying a cap hit of .
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $45,000,000
Average Salary:
$15,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$30,000,000
Total GTD:
$30,000,000
Free Agent:
2028 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
25 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 |
|
26 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2028 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
25 | - | - | - | - |
| 2026 |
|
26 | - | - | - | - |
| 2027 |
|
27 | - | - | - | - |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $5,834,032
Average Salary:
$1,458,508
Signing Bonus:
$1,602,932
GTD at Sign:
$2,528,115
Total GTD:
$2,528,115
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
4 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$7,494,483
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 |
|
Active
|
$2,262,932 |
$2,262,932 |
|
| 2022 | 22 |
|
Active
|
$925,183 |
$3,188,115 |
Champion |
| 2023 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$1,190,368 |
$4,378,483 |
Champion |
| 2024 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$3,116,000 |
$7,494,483 |
|
| Total |
$7,494,483 |
$7,494,483 |
||||
| Total |
$7,494,483 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,666,551 | $1,602,932 | - | - | $225,000 | - | $7,494,483 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
21 |
$660,000
|
$1,602,932 |
$2,262,932 |
$2,262,932 |
|||||
| 2022 |
|
22 |
$925,183
|
$925,183 |
$3,188,115 |
||||||
| 2023 |
|
23 |
$1,090,368
|
$100,000 |
$1,190,368 |
$4,378,483 |
|||||
| 2024 |
|
24 |
$2,991,000
|
$125,000 |
$3,116,000 |
$7,494,483 |
|||||
| Total |
$5,666,551 |
$1,602,932 |
$225,000 |
$7,494,483 |
$7,494,483 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,666,551 |
$1,602,932 |
$225,000 |
$7,494,483 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$5,666,551 | $1,602,932 | - | - | $225,000 | - | $7,494,483 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
KC |
8 - 13 | Wrist |
| 2021 |
KC |
16 - 15 | COVID-19 |
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2024 |
|
Hip-Drop Tackle against Cincinnati (CIN) | $16,883 | |
| Fines: 1 | $16,883 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 16 | 16 | 941 | 93.40 | 3 | 106 | 73 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | KC | 8 | 8 | 442 | 57.00 | 0 | 60 | 38 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | KC | 17 | 17 | 1,119 | 97.50 | 2 | 180 | 108 | 72 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | KC | 16 | 12 | 624 | 56.00 | 0 | 112 | 70 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $49,030,152
- Avg. Salary: $12,257,538
- NFL Rank: 183
- ILB Rank: 8
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2028
- Avg. Salary: $15,000,000
- NFL Rank: 144
- ILB Rank: 5
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Nick Bolton to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | 3 | $34,000,000 | $11,333,333 | 26 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | 4 | $72,000,000 | $18,000,000 | 24 |
| Zaire Franklin | 3 | $31,260,000 | $10,420,000 | 27 |
| Bobby Okereke | 4 | $40,000,000 | $10,000,000 | 26 |
| Averages | 4 | $44,315,000 | $12,438,333 | 25.8 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Bolton's current age (24), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $57,807,670 | $11,561,534 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Bolton statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Sacks/Gm, Stops/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, QB Hurries/Gm, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Sacks/Gm | Stops/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | QB Hurries/Gm | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Azeez Al-Shaair
2022-2023
|
85.29 | 3.59 | 0.07 | 2.28 | 80.25 | 0.41 | 66.25 |
|
Tremaine Edmunds
2021-2022
|
84.85 | 4.82 | 0.04 | 2.79 | 76.35 | 0.50 | 64.25 |
|
Zaire Franklin
2022-2023
|
97.06 | 6.33 | 0.14 | 3.39 | 77.40 | 0.24 | 58.80 |
|
Bobby Okereke
2021-2022
|
100.00 | 5.47 | 0.03 | 3.03 | 79.75 | 0.44 | 65.35 |
| Average | 91.80 | 5.05 | 0.07 | 2.87 | 78.44 | 0.40 | 63.66 |
|
Nick Bolton
2023-2024
|
70.59 | 4.62 | 0.12 | 2.92 | 78.60 | 0.50 | 67.30 |
| Pct Change | -23.10 | -8.51 | 71.43 | 1.74 | -0.20 | 25.00 | 5.72 |
| Median Prime % Change | 1.74% | ||||||
| Average Prime % Change | 10.30% | ||||||
Calculated Market Value: Nick Bolton
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $49,030,152 | $12,257,538 |
