The 2017 NFL Scouting Combine is taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis through Monday. Washington - U.S. He played college football at Bryant.As of 2020, he was the only person to have played in both Major League Lacrosse and the NFL Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. [5], On June 1, 2018, Bolden was suspended the first four games of the 2018 season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. On July 28, 2016, Boldin signed with the Detroit Lions. Bolden was cut by Buffalo on Saturday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports. His ability playing as a quarterback led him to be named Florida's Mr. Football in 1998. The undrafted rookie is deployed mainly in the return game, and he has no receptions yet this season, so the offense won't be affected much by his injury. "I think he's one of the safest picks in this draft.". He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 600 receptions, doing so in just 98 games. I'm good y'all lol. They joined Detroit's Herman Moore and Brett Perriman, who accomplished the feat in 1995, and Denver Broncos tandem Ed McCaffrey and Rod Smith, who did it in 2000. Get the latest player news, stats, injury history and updates for Wide Receiver Victor Bolden of the Unsigned Free Agent on NBC Sports Edge. [1][2], Bolden signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. Bolden's four targets ranked fourth amongst San Francisco wideouts, but his role is likely to diminish once Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) and/or Dante Pettis (knee) return from injury. Thats a crowded spot, which raises the next question. Summary: Shamus Bolden is 37 years old and was born on 02/11/1983. [8] That year, he and fellow wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald became only the third duo from the same team to each catch over 100 receptions and top the 1,400-yard mark. Ohio State's Gareon Conley had a strong day as well and solidified his standing as a top-50 pick, whileObi Melifonwu's combination of size, athleticism and speed at safety could launch him into the late-first round conversation. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft. Bolden's 24.0 yards per return average, albeit in a small sample size, is better than anyone else besides Marcus Murphy has done for the season, and Murphy is on injured reserve with an elbow injury. 40-Yard Dash. In a Week 4 primetime win against the Browns, Boldin had a regular season-high nine catches for 131 yards. Meanwhile, Kizer didn't do anything to cause his draft stock to plummet. In 2023, Bolden will earn a base salary of $940,000, while carrying a cap hit of $940,000. ESPN Stats and Info discussed exactly how rare Fournette's combination of size and speed is in the combine's marquee event: Leonard Fournette officially ran the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds, the fastest time by a RB weighing 240+ lbs since 2006. Boldin scored his final touchdown of the season in Week 11 against the rival Bengals, a 35-yard catch that was his only reception of the game. [10] On January 3, 2009, in his first post-season game, against the Atlanta Falcons in the wildcard round, Boldin had a 71-yard catch and run for a touchdown. At best, Bolden is a practice squad candidate for the Niners this offseason. [17] He finished the postseason with 22 receptions, 380 yards and four touchdowns. Bolden also fielded 19 punts for 186 yards and one more score. On one hand, it wouldnt be too tough to distinguish himself among rookie competition. Cook 7 for best back @nflnetwork. [25] On September 18, 2016, Boldin caught his 75th career touchdown (and first with the Lions) against the Tennessee Titans. Black Adam 2021 Trailer, Obi Melifonwu's combination of size, athleticism and speed at safety could launch him into the late-first round conversation. Bolden contributed in the return game as well. The speedy wide receiver has drawn comparisons to former Beaver, Brandin Cooks, but Bolden is not nearly as polished as a receiver and is unlikely to hear his name called on draft day. Bolden, signed off the 49ers' practice squad last week, received three kickoff returns for 72 yards in Sunday's loss to the Patriots. And the Niners will want a slot-type receiver to contribute in more ways than just modestly on special teams. Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network came away impressed with the UNC product's polish: Trubisky has been really crisp. He's making a serious push toward the top 10 overall. 2021 Roster Tracker: Lions Waive Tyrell Crosby, Dan Skipper, Cut Victor Bolden Stay tuned to SI All Lions for all of the latest Detroit Lions roster news. "It was unfortunate that I didn't, but that's neither here nor there. Next up in our "Undrafted" series is Victor Bolden Jr. It was Bolden's second special teams touchdown of the preseason after he returned a kickoff for 104 yards against the Broncos on Aug. 19. Consistency grade is available with the 2021 UDK. In the Super Bowl XLIII loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Boldin caught 8 passes for 84 yards. That just goes to show how 40 times . Texas running back D'Onta Foreman was a notable absence from the proceedings after getting scratched from theworkout due to a foot injury. Previous to Shamus's current city of Marshall, MO, Shamus Bolden lived in Saint Louis MO. His best bet will be to try and win a main return job. Bolden inked a reserve/future contract with Detroit on Monday. The team announced Friday the signing of wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. Bolden was a standout for the USFL champion Birmingham Stallions this year. The following week, Boldin would only record one reception for -2 yards as the Ravens had their season ended by another loss to the Steelers. Current And Future OSU Football Schedules. Fournette 11. Gambling problem? That's unlikely to hurt his draft stock, however. His draft stock will be a lot higher if he's able to convince teams he'll be able to handle left tackle compared to right tackle or guard. But on the other, theres a lot of the competition already. With that as a backdrop, what should fans expect from Bolden heading towards the regular season? Alabama Football showcased the Crimson Tide star in the 40-yard dash: Check out Cam's 40 from this morning at the #NFLCombine #RollTide https://t.co/zU9DtL6rhh. A few players improved their stock with strong testing, meanwhile, none more than Minnesota cornerback Jalen Myrick, who ran a blazing 4.28 40-yard dash. Shuttle Time. Check out how they tested and some general thoughts on their performances. "What stood out to me was Kyle Shanahan. Bolden comes from a pro-style offense at Oregon State, which should translate well over to the NFL level. 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. To make room on the roster, the Cardinals released undrafted rookie wideout Jared Smart. Myles Garrett having one of the most amazing combines for a DL I can remember. The former Beavers playmaker continues to get reps in special teams as well at both return spots. He has a quick dip/whip delivery. As a mail carrier, Victor Hugo Gr Ole Miss' Evan Engram straight up crushed it with his 40-yard dash time of 4.42. Next: Detroit Lions land with easy . The Beavers have finally found a way to win in tight games. 49ers news: Nick Bosa, Joey Bosa both in a Niners uniform one day? 40 Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds: 40 Yard (MPH): 18.43 (MPH) 20 Yard Split: 2.47 seconds: 10 Yard Split: 1.47 seconds: Bench Press: (N/A) reps (225 lb) Vertical Leap: 35.0 inches: . #NFLCombine https://t.co/itVx4Nu1Pw. [6] He was drafted in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals with the 54th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft. Bolden exited Sunday's win over the Texans with the ankle injury, which was apparently severe enough to keep him out of action for the final three games of the regular season. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 104th with 41.40 total points (3.45 avg). The next week, on Monday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Boldin had four receptions, 40 yards and a touchdown. Yup. Not to mention San Francisco slot receiver Trent Taylor, who averaged 9.4 yards per punt return last year. Facebook gives people the power to. Next up in our "Undrafted" series is Victor Bolden Jr. Victor Bolden: Heading to Denver's practice squad. Tennessees Joshua Dobbs had a 4.64, Clemsons Deshaun Watson finished with a 4.64 and North Carolinas Mitch Trubisky ran a 4.67. Ross was not the only wide receiver to deliver a blazing 40 time, though. Smith was fined $50,000 and suspended one game. As a thrower, he got a top-throw of 13.53 meters in the shot put.[4]. Better than a 4.60 Forty Yard Dash Time [N/A] Better than a 120 inch Broad Jump [N/A] Better than or equal to a 7.00 Three Cone Drill Time: Taller than five feet nine . Boldin was the only rookie selected to the 2004 Pro Bowl. Stay tuned while we're busy analyzing this past season and rookie class. #NFLCombine https://t.co/PFwGOzi1UL. Boldin finished the 2012 regular season leading the Ravens in receiving yards for the third consecutive year. His 5.8 punt-return yardage average ranked 58th in the league, while his 20.8 kick-return yardage average ranked 54th. Subscribe Now. In the Divisional round of the playoffs, Boldin and the Ravens faced the Texans once again. . and most overhyped, metrics in the NFL. His 40-yard dash time wasnt blazing fast, but was strong enough to not raise any concerns. The Stanford product had a solid afternoon, as did Derek Barnett, who ran a 4.88 40-yard dash one day after suffering from the flu. This could be offset by the speed factor, but two problems exist here. Kizers draft stock doesnt drop from a slower than average 40 time. His combine workout was a step in the right direction. In 2007, he was named to the Florida High School Association All-Century Team, a team compiled of the top 33 players in the 100-year history of high school football in the state of Florida. There's less drama surrounding the tight ends, mostly because Alabama's O.J. Fantasy Sports. Only one other FBS player had more sacks the past three seasons than Garrett. On December 6, 2015, Boldin surpassed 13,000 career receiving yards in a week 13 game against the Chicago Bears. He had 837 yards through the air as well, on 64 receptions.[14]. The Arizona Cardinals signed wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr., the MVP of the USFL championship game, to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. as he doesn't offer much as a full-time wide receiver. Good enough for me. He also looks slow on tape. Boldin finished the first year with the 49ers with 85 receptions and 1,179 yards as well as 7 touchdowns. The Detroit Lions announced they have signed slot wide receiver and kick returner Victor Bolden to the practice squad. Boldin scored 7 touchdowns in his first year with the Ravens. Victor Bolden Jr. is a Cardinals roster hopeful who just won a championship in the USFL. Bolden's last action in the NFL came in the 2018 season, when he joined the . [16] His Super Bowl performance was ranked 31st among all wide receiver performances and 13th in the AFC alone. Bolden previously spent time with the 49ers, Bills, and Lions, entering the NFL as an undrafted free . Boldin was named the offensive captain for the Cardinals for the 2007 season; during the season, he became the fastest player in NFL history to compile 400 career receptions. "Had a scout tell me yesterday that Adams is the safest pick in the draft," Miller noted on Monday. [36], Boldin has a brother, DJ Boldin, who was an offensive assistant for the San Francisco 49ers and is the head football coach at NCAA Division II Lake Erie College. [19] His week one performance earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Victor Vaughn Bolden Jr. (born April 4, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). However, the suspension could lead to the 49ers releasing Bolden. He added 28 carries for 329 rushing yards and two scores. Housing more than 40 million pieces of history, the Hall added to its collection Saturday night after receiving a pair of game-worn gloves from Victor Bolden Jr. of the Birmingham Stallions. [24] He was released on September 20. "I think I have great vision. Pittsburghs Scott Orndoff (4.84), Toledos Michael Roberts (4.86) and UTEPs Hayden Plinke (4.97) didnt do so hot. For Bolden, it's a return to the NFL after first earning a spot with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted rookie in 2017 and subsequently spending time with the Buffalo Bills and the Detroit . . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Treston Decoud had a strong showing at the combine. Boldin had six catches for 101 yards in the AFC Championship game against the Patriots, but the Ravens eventually lost after a dropped touchdown pass by Lee Evans and a missed field goal by Billy Cundiff. He caught a 46-yard pass and an 18-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco in a 249 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The way he throws the ball is a lot like a baseball pitcher who hits the upper-90s with a mundane deliveryeasy power. But, he tested well in his shuttle times. On November 15, 2009 in a game against the Seattle Seahawks, Boldin became the fifth-fastest NFL player to record 7,000 receiving yards.