Isaiah Bolden

Isaiah Bolden was signed by the New England Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on September 28, 2024 ... Originally drafted by New England in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft ... Placed on injured reserve (8/29/23) ... Released by New England (8/28/24)... signed by New England to the practice squad (8/30/24).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Isaiah Bolden was signed by the New England Patriots to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on September 28, 2024 ... Originally drafted by New England in the seventh round (245th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft ... Placed on injured reserve (8/29/23) ... Released by New England (8/28/24)... signed by New England to the practice squad (8/30/24).

Seasonal reviews

2024 (14/0)

• Key contributor on special teams.
• Signed by New England to the practice squad on Aug. 30.
• Signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad (9/28).
• Made his NFL debut at San Francisco (9/29) when he entered the game on the punt return team in the second quarter.
• Recovered a fumble vs. Miami (10/6) after DB Brenden Schooler blocked a punt by P Jake Bailey.
• Played on defense for the second time in 2024 at Chicago (11/10), the first time since seeing defensive snaps at San Francisco on Sept. 29. Made 1 tackle on RB Roschon Johnson in the fourth quarter.
• Played one snap on defense at Miami (11/24) in the second quarter.
• Saw action at cornerback vs. Indianapolis (12/1).
• Played increased role at cornerback at Buffalo (12/22), recording 16 snaps.
• Finished with 4 tackles (3 solo, 1 assisted, 1 for loss) vs. the L.A. Chargers (12/28).

2023 (0/0)

• Spent the year on the injured reserve list after suffering an injury in the preseason. Was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 29.

College

• Led the nation (both FBS and FCS) in kickoff return average at 36.9 yards-per-attempt and tied for FCS lead with two kickoff returns for touchdowns in 2021.
• Returned a kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/23).
• Returned a kickoff 91 yards for touchdown in SWAC Championship vs. Prairie View (12/4).
• Transferred from Florida State, where he played in 2018 and 2019.

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.
• 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.