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Mizzou’s Nick Bolton Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mizzou Football linebacker Nick Bolton (Frisco, Texas) was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 26th pick in the second round and the 58th overall selection of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday in Cleveland. Bolton's selection marks the 17th consecutive season Mizzou has had a player selected in the NFL Draft dating back to 2003. Bolton becomes the 13th overall and the second-highest Mizzou linebacker drafted, trailing only Sean Weatherspoon who was selected with the 19th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2010.