Nick Bolton Contract

Last Modified Jan 26, 2025 06:01 GMT

Nick Bolton Contract
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Nick Bolton is an American linebacker who has been playing for the Kansas City Chiefs football team in the NFL since he was drafted in 2021. Bolton has won two Super Bowl championships with the Chiefs and earned a selection in the PFWA All-Rookie Team during his rookie campaign in 2021. As of January 2025, Bolton has recorded 458 total tackles with five sacks and four interceptions (via ESPN).

Bolton, 24 years old as of January 2025, was born in Frisco, Texas, on March 10, 2000. He attended Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas where he dominated on the defensive side of the ball in his junior and senior years. Continuing his football journey in college, Bolton went to the University of Missouri to play on the Missouri Tigers football team and finished his college career with 224 total tackles, 14 sacks and two interceptions as per Sports Reference. After his junior year of college, he declared for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Nick Bolton Contract Breakdown

The contract signed between Nick Bolton and the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021 is a four-year deal worth $5,834,032 which has a guarantee of $2,528,115 and comes with a signing bonus of $1,602,932 as per Spotrac. The cap hit and dead cap value for the 2024-25 NFL season are $3.5 million and $400k respectively.

ContractSigning BonusAverage SalaryGTD at SignTotal GTD
4 yr(s) / $5,834,032$1,602,932$1,458,508$2,528,115$2,528,115
YearBase SalarySigning ProrationCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2021$660,000$400,733$1,060,733$2,528,115$2,262,932
2022$925,183$400,733$1,325,916$2,127,382$925,183
2023$1,090,368$400,733$1,591,101$901,466$1,190,368
2024$2,991,000$400,733$3,516,733$400,733$3,116,000

Also Read: Nick Bolton Net Worth

How much is Nick Bolton getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Nick Bolton's base salary for the 2024-25 NFL season as per his contract is $2.99 million. He has a signing proration of $400,733 and a workout bonus of $125k in 2024. Through his four-year contract, the Chiefs’ linebacker is earning an average annual salary of $1,458,508.

How much does Nick Bolton make in a minute?

With his rookie contract, Bolton is earning an estimated amount of $2.78 per minute which is a very good starting point for him.

What are the terms of Nick Bolton’s contract?

As this is Bolton’s first-ever contract in the NFL, there are not too many terms associated with this contract. The only term is as follows:

  • The $2.52M guaranteed includes his signing bonus + 2022 salary.

  • 2024 proven performance escalator

How much of Nick Bolton’s Contract is guaranteed?

From the $5,834,032 total contract that Bolton has signed with the Chiefs, he has a guarantee of $2,528,115 as per Spotrac.

Nick Bolton Contract History

This contract is the rookie contract for Nick Bolton when he was drafted into the NFL in 2021. His contract is set to come to an end after the end of the 2024-25 season.

Also Read: Nick Bolton Parents

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FAQs On Nick Bolton

 A. Nick Bolton was drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

 A. Nick Bolton’s NFL Combine time for the 40-yard dash is 4.60 seconds.

A. Nick Bolton wears jersey number 32 for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A. With 180 combined tackles and 108 solo tackles, Nick Bolton finished second in both categories in the NFL in the 2022 season.

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