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Curtis Bolton

Curtis Giles Charles Bolton III (December 18, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Oklahoma.

Curtis Bolton
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Bolton with the Green Bay Packers in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1995-12-18) December 18, 1995 (age 28)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Vista Murrieta
(Murrieta, California)
College:Oklahoma
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Bolton finished his senior season with 109 tackles including 29 for a loss and 13 sacks while being named defensive MVP of the Southwestern league.[1] Bolton committed to Oklahoma over offers for Arizona, Fresno State and others.[2] He is of Italian descent.[3]

College career

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Bolton started one season at Oklahoma, his senior season. Bolton recorded 138 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 2 pass deflected.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		228 lb
(103 kg) 		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m) 		10+3⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		 4.59 s 1.57 s 2.67 s 4.35 s 7.19 s 38.0 in
(0.97 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 17 reps
All values from Pro Day[5]

Green Bay Packers

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After going undrafted Bolton signed with the Green Bay Packers.[6] He started the preseason totaling 8 tackles, two pass deflections and an interception in the first two preseason games.[7] Bolton tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a preseason game and was placed on the season-ending injured reserve.[8] He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list (PUP) at the start of training camp on July 31, 2020.[9] He was moved to the reserve/PUP list at the start of the regular season on September 5, 2020.[10] On October 6, 2020, Bolton was waived by the Packers.[11]

Houston Texans

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On November 10, 2020, Bolton was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[13] He was waived on March 16, 2021.[14]

Indianapolis Colts

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On August 10, 2021, Bolton signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[15] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day, but released two days later.[16][17][18]

San Francisco 49ers

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On September 14, 2021, Bolton was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.[19] He was released on October 5.[20]

Detroit Lions

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On December 1, 2021, Bolton was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[21] Bolton made his NFL debut in a game against the Denver Broncos on December 12, 2021.[22] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28.[23]

On April 27, 2022, Bolton was waived by the Lions.[24]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On August 1, 2022, Bolton signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.[25] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[26][27] On October 10, 2022, Bolton was elevated to the active roster for the week 5 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.[28] He was promoted to the active roster on November 10.[29]

On March 18, 2023, Bolton re-signed with the Raiders.[30] He was placed on injured reserve on September 30. He was activated on October 30.[31]

Miami Dolphins

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On July 27, 2024, Bolton was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[32] He was released on August 27.[33]

New York Giants

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On August 28, 2024, Bolton signed with the New York Giants.[34] He was waived on September 7, but re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[35] On November 19, Bolton was waived from the practice squad.[36]

References

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  1. ^ Bailey, Eric (February 5, 2014). "OU 2014: Curtis Bolton, LB". Tulsa World. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Curtis Bolton Profile". 247Sports.
  3. ^ Rowland-Dixon, Taye (September 29, 2022). "NFL to Celebrate the League's International Diversity with Helmet Initiative in Weeks 4 and 5 - Alt Sports".
  4. ^ Bukowski, Peter (August 13, 2019). "From trying to make the team to running with the starters, Curtis Bolton is again exceeding expectations". Acme Packing Company. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  5. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Curtis Bolton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Curtis Bolton Contract". Over The Cap.
  7. ^ Boston, Freddie (August 20, 2019). "Three Packers who increased their stock in preseason". Lombardi Ave. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  8. ^ Young, Mason (September 5, 2019). "OU football: Curtis Bolton reveals season-ending injury". OU Daily. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  9. ^ Kruse, Zach (July 31, 2020). "Packers place 2 on PUP list, 2 others on non-football injury list". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  10. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Packers Release WR Reggie Begelton and LB Curtis Bolton". Green Bay Packers. October 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-10-20)". HoustonTexans.com. November 10, 2020.
  13. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (1-4-21)". HoustonTexans.com. January 4, 2021.
  14. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-16-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. March 16, 2021.
  15. ^ "Colts Sign Linebacker Curtis Bolton, Waive Tackle Jake Benzinger". Colts.com. August 10, 2021.
  16. ^ "Colts Announce Final 2021 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. August 31, 2021.
  17. ^ "Colts Sign 15 Players To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 1, 2021.
  18. ^ "Colts Sign Tyler Davis, Marvell Tell III To Practice Squad; Release Curtis Bolton, Tyler Vaughns From Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 3, 2021.
  19. ^ "49ers Sign Dre Kirkpatrick, Place Raheem Mostert and Jason Verrett on IR". 49ers.com. September 14, 2021.
  20. ^ "49ers Sign K Joey Slye; Add Three Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. October 5, 2021.
  21. ^ "Lions Add Former Sooners, Packers Linebacker to Practice Squad". Heavy.com. December 1, 2021.
  22. ^ "Detroit Lions signing linebacker Curtis Bolton off practice squad". December 28, 2021.
  23. ^ Risdon, Jeff (December 28, 2021). "Lions sign LB Curtis Bolton, TE Jared Pinkney in flurry of roster moves". Lions Wire. USA Today. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  24. ^ Alper, Josh (April 27, 2022). "Lions waive Hunter Bryant, Curtis Bolton". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  25. ^ Damien, Levi (August 1, 2022). "Recent key injuries at linebacker leads to Raiders signing LB Curtis Bolton". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  26. ^ "Raiders finalize initial 53-man roster for the 2022 season". Raiders.com. August 30, 2022.
  27. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. August 31, 2022.
  28. ^ "We have activated LB Curtis Bolton and CB Javelin Guidry from the practice squad". Twitter.com. Las Vegas Raiders. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  29. ^ "Raiders place TE Darren Waller and WR Hunter Renfrow on injured reserve, sign LB Curtis Bolton to active roster". Raiders.com. November 10, 2022. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  30. ^ "Raiders re-sign LB Curtis Bolton". Raiders.com. March 18, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  31. ^ "Raiders activate LB Curtis Bolton, place LB Kana'i Mauga on injured reserve". Raiders.com. October 30, 2023.
  32. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. July 27, 2024.
  33. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2024.
  34. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants sign LB Curtis Bolton; LB Dyontae Johnson placed on IR among series of roster moves". Giants.com.
  35. ^ Bouda, Nate. "Giants Sign WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Add LB Curtis Bolton To PS". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  36. ^ Fennelly, John. "Giants sign OL Tyre Phillips, QB Tim Boyle to practice squad". Giants Wire. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
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