Isaiah Bolden

Isaiah Bolden was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Isaiah Bolden was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE

Junior Year (2021):

• Led the nation (both FBS and FCS) in kickoff return average at 36.9 per attempt and tied for FCS lead with two KOR touchdowns.
• Played in 10 games.
• Averaged 10.1 yards on seven punt returns.
• Recorded eight tackles (seven solo).
• Played in 10 games.
• Returned kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/23).
• Returned kickoff 91 yards for touchdown in SWAC Championship vs. Prairie View (12/4).
• Notched season-high four tackles vs. Alcorn (11/20).

Spring of Junior Year 2021:

• Started and appeared in three games.
• 63-yard punt return (Feb. 11) versus Edward Waters.
• Totaled three tackles (March 20) at Alabama State.
• Missed action due to injury.

Sophomore Year at Florida State (2019):

• Played in all 13 games and made first career start in Sun Bowl vs. Arizona State.
• Recorded nine tackles, one interception and two pass breakups.
• Returned six kickoffs for 156 yards and one punt for seven yards.
• Had season-long 41-yard kickoff return as part of 80-yard total on three returns and added two tackles in 38-31 victory at Boston College.
• Grabbed first career interception in season opener vs. Boise State.

Freshman Year at Florida State (2018):

• Made collegiate debut in 36-26 victory vs. Samford, his only appearance of the season.
• Worked with scout team and redshirted 2018 season.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL

• Hard-hitting cover corner rated as a four-star prospect by Rivals and 247 Sports.
• Ranked as top-30 cornerback in the country by both services and 188th overall in ESPN300.
• Selected to play in Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.
• Was also used on special teams, putting his return skills to good use with 90-yard interception return and 93-yard punt return for touchdowns during his senior season.
• Junior year helped lead a defense that held opponents to 19.3 points per game as the Wildcats earned 7-2 overall record.
• Dual-sport star that won regional championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash on the track team.
• As a senior, qualified for the 3A state championships in track, winning the bronze medal in the 100-meter dash.