What position does KJ Bolden play? Closer look at five-star recruit's stats

KJ Bolden is a top-rated recruit who will play for the Georgia Bulldogs this season. Bolden's presence will provide the already star-studded team with another strong player for Kirby Smart to use.

But which position will KJ Bolden play with the Bulldogs?

What position does KJ Bolden play?

KJ Bolden plays as a safety. 247sports.com ranks him as the best safety in the 2024 class as well as the third-best player in the state of Georgia.

Bolden will be on the defensive side of the ball with the Bulldogs despite also playing as a wide receiver in high school.

KJ Bolden in High School

Bolden went to Buford High School in Georgia. During his first two seasons of high school football, Bolden was used sporadically, but his playing time was increased in his junior and senior years. In his junior year, Bolden recorded 44 tackles, on a Buford team that went 11-1 for the season.

However, it was his final season in high school when KJ Bolden was at his best. He played on both sides of the ball and had a lot of success. On defense, he recorded 33 tackles and four interceptions but it was on offense where he shone, recording 663 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns, as Bulford made it to the quarterfinals of the state's AAAAAAA playoffs.

While he may have had a better time on offense, Bolden was crowded as his region's Defensive Player of the Year.

Could KJ Bolden make his debut in his freshman year?

The current starting safety for the Georgia Bulldogs is Dan Jackson. Jackson is a walk-on who is entering his senior year and has had some success during his three seasons with the team.

Bolden is the second-string safety and may not play this season unless Jackson gets injured. This may be something that could benefit Bolden.

A year on the sidelines will help him develop off the field without the massive pressure of playing as a freshman for one of the biggest college football programs in the country.

However, if he does have the opportunity to play a few snaps, Bolden should take them, and it will give him some experience that can be built on for the future.

About the author

Ben Tredinnick is a journalist who covers college football and college basketball at Sportskeeda who is currently studying for a masters in Data Science. His degree in Psychology has helped him gain an in-depth understanding of the minds of coaches.

Ben has been involved in sports writing since 2022 and covered the NFL previously. His strengths include providing in-depth profiles of athletes and coaches, with a particular focus on development, and looking at which teams could be in the hunt for today's college stars.

Ben enjoys following college sports more than the NBA or NFL because there is more variation in terms of playstyles. The tournaments are often more competitive than the major leagues, and due to the constant turnover of players, there are rarely any "superteams" in college sports.

He prioritizes research, looks at multiple sources and publications to make sure he gets the full picture of the story before writing. He tries not to write from a one-sided perspective to allow the reader to be able to make their mind up on their own.

A Texas Longhorns fan, as well as a massive New York Giants fan, some of his favorite college players of all time are Arch Manning, Tim Tebow and Reggie Bush.

When he is not working, Ben enjoys watching films (especially Godzilla) and spending time with his cat.

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Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez