Slade Bolden Explained

Slade Bolden
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:26 January 1999
Birth Place:West Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:189
High School:West Monroe
College:Alabama (2018–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Rushing yards
Statlabel4:Return yards
Statlabel5:Total touchdowns
Pfr:BoldSl00

Slade Bolden (born January 26, 1999) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Alabama and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

Early life and high school

Bolden grew up in West Monroe, Louisiana, and attended West Monroe High School, where he played baseball and football.[1] He played quarterback and receiver during his junior year and rushed for 1,370 yards and 24 touchdowns with 906 passing yards and nine touchdown passes while also catching 15 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns.[2] As a senior, Bolden passed for 1,622 yards and 20 touchdowns and rushed for 1,460 yards and 20 touchdowns and was named the Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.[3] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama over offers from TCU and LSU.[4]

College career

Bolden played in Alabama's 2018 season opener against Louisville as a true freshman before opting to redshirt the year.[5] [6] As a redshirt freshman in the 2019 season, he caught two passes for 34 yards and rushed four times for 10 yards as a wildcat quarterback while also completing a six yard pass for a touchdown, which came against Tennessee.[7] [8] [9] As a redshirt sophomore, Bolden became a starter at wide receiver after Jaylen Waddle suffered a broken ankle.[10] Bolden caught a five-yard pass from Mac Jones in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship for his first career touchdown reception as the Crimson Tide won 52–24 over Ohio State.[11] He finished the season with 24 receptions for 270 yards and one touchdown and returned seven punts for 29 yards.[12] As a redshirt junior, Bolden caught 42 passes for 408 yards and three touchdowns.[13] In the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, he had a receiving touchdown against Cincinnati.[14] After the season, Bolden announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL draft.[15]

Collegiate statistics

Slade BoldenReceiving
YearGRecYdsAvgTD
2019723417.00
202082427011.31
202115424089.73
Career306871210.54

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Bolden signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[16] He was waived/injured on August 23, and placed on injured reserve.[17] [18] He was released on October 18, 2022.[19]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 15, 2023, Bolden signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[20] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[21]

Birmingham Stallions

On January 19, 2024, Bolden signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[22] He was waived on March 22, 2024.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diaz . Cory . November 24, 2017 . Catching Up with Slade Bolden: West Monroe star talks Alabama, final prep season . January 12, 2021 . The News Star . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114142036/https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/11/24/catching-up-slade-bolden-west-monroe-star-talks-alabama-final-prep-season/870327001/ . live .
  2. Web site: Champlin . Drew . August 3, 2017 . Louisiana athlete Slade Bolden commits to Alabama . January 12, 2021 . . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114102732/https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2017/08/slade_bolden_alabama_commit.html . live .
  3. Web site: December 11, 2017 . West Monroe's Slade Bolden named Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year . January 12, 2021 . . January 15, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210115010236/https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/sports/high_schools/article_e6e8af10-ded0-11e7-aa89-7b66f6b7c76c.html . live .
  4. Web site: Morale III . Amos . August 4, 2017 . West Monroe 2018 athlete Slade Bolden commits to Alabama . January 12, 2021 . . March 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313000648/https://www.nola.com/sports/high_schools/article_bcfd0828-0469-5aa3-b8d3-5e6db81bf114.html . live .
  5. Web site: Martin . Jake . May 5, 2020 . Alabama's Bolden puts in work to earn starting WR role . January 12, 2021 . . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114190306/https://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/sports/alabamas-bolden-puts-in-work-to-earn-starting-wr-role/article_c874d706-8a69-11ea-9e7b-67cf381aacbc.html . live .
  6. Web site: Paschall . David . November 15, 2018 . Alabama freshman Slade Bolden gives team's defense a glimpse of option . January 12, 2021 . . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114200218/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2018/nov/15/alabamfreshmslade-bolden-gives-teams-defense/483094/ . live .
  7. Web site: Tennessee at Alabama Box Score, October 19, 2019 . March 12, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . November 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126183634/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-10-19-alabama.html . live .
  8. Web site: Paschall . David . October 26, 2020 . Saban won't make comparisons between Jaylen Waddle and Slade Bolden . January 12, 2021 . . January 14, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210114094005/https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2020/oct/26/saban-waddle-bolden/534843/ . live .
  9. Web site: Byington . Alex . October 20, 2019 . Alabama's Slade Bolden provides offensive spark as Wildcat QB . January 12, 2021 . . January 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210113203124/https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/2019/10/20/with-tagovailoa-out-alabamas-slade-bolden-provides-offensive-spark-wildcat-qb-vs-tennessee/4008186002/ . live .
  10. Web site: McNair . Kirk . October 24, 2020 . Slade Bolden Appears To Be Jaylen Waddle's Replacement . May 23, 2022 . BamaOnLine . en-US . November 1, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201101023747/https://247sports.com/college/alabama/Article/Alabamas-wide-receiver-corps-took-a-hit-with-season-ending-injury-to-Jaylen-Waddle-and-third-year-sophomore-Slade-Bolden-took-over-his-duties-in-Crimson-Tides-48-17-win-over-T-153591662/ . live .
  11. Web site: January 12, 2021 . Steve Sarkisian, Alabama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale . January 12, 2021 . . January 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112051900/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/Sarkisian-Bama-stars-deliver-big-numbers-in-OC-s-15863256.php . live .
  12. Web site: Gates . Riley . January 12, 2021 . Slade Bolden reacts to scoring first-career touchdown . January 15, 2021 . . January 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210112203502/https://247sports.com/Article/Alabama-Crimson-Tide-National-Championship-Slade-Bolden-reacts-to-scoring-first-career-touchdown-Mac-Jones-159142151/ . live .
  13. Web site: Goss . Nick . March 2, 2022 . Alabama WR Slade Bolden met with Pats at combine, models game after Edelman . March 9, 2022 . . March 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220309142257/https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/alabama-wr-slade-bolden-met-patriots-combine-models-game-after-julian-edelman . live .
  14. Web site: Cotton Bowl - Cincinnati vs Alabama Box Score, December 31, 2021 . March 13, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en . December 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221201223746/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-12-31-alabama.html . live .
  15. Web site: Kelly . Nick . January 14, 2022 . Alabama football receiver Slade Bolden declares for NFL Draft . March 9, 2022 . . January 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220127134847/https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/01/14/alabama-football-receiver-slade-bolden-declares-nfl-draft/6528497001/ . live .
  16. Web site: Arend . Alek . May 1, 2022 . Alabama Standout Slade Bolden Announces He Signed UDFA Deal . May 1, 2022 . The Spun . en-US . May 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220501082103/https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/alabama-standout-slade-bolden-announces-he-signed-udfa-deal . live .
  17. Web site: Inabinett . Mark . August 24, 2022 . Slade Bolden among players released from NFL rosters . March 13, 2023 . AL.com . en . August 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220827031628/https://www.al.com/sports/2022/08/slade-bolden-among-players-released-from-nfl-rosters.html . live .
  18. Web site: Brown . Clifton . August 23, 2022 . Ravens Trim Roster to 80 Players . March 12, 2023 . BaltimoreRavens.com . September 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220903230842/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-trim-roster-80-players . live .
  19. Web site: Grindley . Wyatt . October 18, 2022 . Ravens Make Six Roster Moves . March 12, 2023 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US . October 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221030221433/https://nfltraderumors.co/ravens-announce-three-roster-moves-2/ . live .
  20. Web site: Bair . Scott . May 15, 2023 . Falcons sign four, cut several in series of moves following rookie minicamp . May 15, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com .
  21. Web site: Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 29, 2023.
  22. News: The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 19, 2024 . January 20, 2024.
  23. News: Birmingham Stallions Announce Final Roster ahead of 2024 Season . UFLBoard.com . March 22, 2024 . March 23, 2024.