1d - 49ers news: No NFL return for Michigan's Jim Harbaugh? [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. Preps To Pros: Missouri is stacking Wide Receivers. NFL.coms Lance Zierlein drew the ties between Bolden and his genes: If youre wondering where Bolden gets his speed, just ask his mother; she holds school records for the 100 and 200-meter hurdles at Mt. 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. This quote obtained by Mike Silver of the NFL Network pretty much says it all: I asked a respected front office executive how Myles Garrett looked in combine drills. If you forgot, just recall this touchdown kickoff return versus the Kansas City Chiefs last preseason: Victor Bolden Jr is faaaaaaast, kickoff return TD pic.twitter.com/qDXKlV4hpG, Vikings Blogger (@firstandskol) August 20, 2017. When Bolden was still on the board in the seventh round, the 49ers reached out one more time to confirm their interest in him as a priority free agent. The 24-year-old offers more in the return game than on offense, as he's accumulated 512 kick return yards the past two seasons. Tabor not only clocked a pedestrian 40-yard dash time (4.62 seconds), but he didn't look smooth or fluid in drills. [4] On December 13, 2017, Bolden was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury. With opportunity fading, Victor Bolden nearly hung up his cleats. [26] On October 23, 2016, Boldin caught the game-winning touchdown with 19 seconds left against the Washington Redskins. Cameron DaSilva of Fox Sports highlighted one of Cannon's nice grabs: Cameron DaSilva . Another problem, as pointed out by Rang two offseasons ago, is Bolden isnt exactly the best pass catcher or route-runner. And while Boldens 4.53 40-yard dash time at All-time Passing Leader: Joe Montana 2,929/4,600, 35,124 yds, 244 TD . That just goes to show how 40 times . [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. His skill set is unique enough to make him worthy of a developmental piece perhaps a player who can fill the mold not unlike the Philadelphia Eagles Darren Sproles. 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However, this 40 time pushes him into the conversation of a day two draft pick. Victor Bolden City of New Haven Washington - New Haven Corporation Counsel Victor Allen Bolden was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Thursday to a federal judgeship in Connecticut on a narrow 49-46 vote. Bolden previously spent time with the 49ers, Bills, and Lions, entering the NFL as an undrafted free . Now the question will be how much the QB rankings get shaken up as a result. He flexed his versatility as a special teams returner, posting 27 kickoff returns . WR Victor Bolden has a 1 year contract with the Denver Broncos for $940,000, of which $0 is guaranteed. [22] Boldin caught 5 passes for 37 yards in the win. On one hand, it wouldnt be too tough to distinguish himself among rookie competition. The undrafted rookie out of Oregon is still unpolished as a receiver, but he displayed his tremendous speed and field vision when he ripped off a huge play for a touchdown. Boldens numbers over four years at Oregon State arent exactly eye-popping, although collegiate stats arent exactly the best criteria for evaluating pro-level talent: But theres one thing worth pointing out the 22-year-old rookie can contribute as a receiver, returner and even in the running game. Previously named the Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award, after Byron "Whizzer" White, the award was renamed in the fall of 2018 in honor of Alan Page. Its a bit of an uphill climb for Bolden, so keep an eye on how well he performs leading up to Week 1. [20], On March 3, 2014, it was announced that Boldin and the 49ers had agreed on a new two-year, $12 million contract, keeping Boldin in San Francisco.[21]. Check out how they tested and some general thoughts on their performances. I'm good y'all lol. Men with his size and strength aren't generally as athletic, explosive and fast as Garrett. Their litigation recently expanded with Alpha Entertainment, of which McMahon has served as chairman and CEO, countersuing Luck. San Francisco 49ers Career Defense Leaders. On July 22, 2022, Bolden signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Initial disappointment quickly turned into an open door. Former Oregon State wide receiver Victor Bolden is participating in the NFL Scouting Combine, held this week in Indianapolis. [25] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[26]. Thats a crowded spot, which raises the next question. Reed and Middle Tennessee States Richie James in the 2018 NFL Draft. Boldin had three more touchdowns in the regular season, scoring one against the Steelers in Week 13 (he also had 81 yards receiving) and two against the Redskins the following week (along with 78 yards in the air). All this pushes Bolden to the periphery. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. was a pleasant addition to the teams 53-man roster in 2017, earning his way on after a solid preseason with some notable special teams contributions. Could he be pushing for being a top-40 pick this NFL Draft? [10], On December 3, 2019, Bolden was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad. As a potential practice squad addition though, Bolden is a decent candidate. 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But on the other, theres a lot of the competition already. Currently 237.4 points behind the leader: Tyreek Hill Decline in numbers lately by 3.5 PPG. Rotowire Nov 15, 2022. He's starting something new over here, and I wanted to be a part of it.". In addition, Texas Tech's Patrick Mahomes continued to show he probably belongs in the discussion as a potential first-round selection, as well. A few other players of note had solid afternoons, including J.J. Watt's younger brother T.J. Watt, edge-rushersTakkarist McKinley and Carl Lawson, and Temple linebackerHaasonReddick, who ran a 4.52 and showcased the sort of athleticism that teams crave at linebacker in the modern NFL. January 13, 2019 04:00 PM August 20, 2017 06:40 PM. Here are the results for their 40-yard dash trials at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine: Four quarterbacks blazed in the 40-yard dash with times under 4.70. Bolden's last action in the NFL came in the 2018 season, when he joined the . Ross clocked in at a blistering time of 4.22 seconds (besting Chris Johnsons record of 4.24). Bolden comes from a pro-style offense at Oregon State, which should translate well over to the NFL level. ET on Saturday, May 21. Dan Schneier of 247Sports relayed thoughts from former New York Giants center and current NFL Network analyst Shaun O'Hara: Shaun O'Hara on @nflnetwork "I don't see how he (Cam Robinson) is not first tackle off the board." Even on relatively simple right curls, ball went high, mid, low on 3 successive throws. 32.0 in . Smith was able to get up after a few moments. His 5.8 punt-return yardage average ranked 58th in the league, while his 20.8 kick-return yardage average ranked 54th. Left OSU ranked third all-time with 5,196 career all-purpose yards. Gambling problem? [41] One of his cousins was Corey Jones. 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. He started 11 games as a sophomore, leading the team with 72 catches for 798 yards, scoring twice, and contributed as a rusher (19-118) and punt returner (4-44). His 5,196 all-purpose yards were third-most all-time at the Pac-12 school, and he had a school record . The most important thing for Ross, however, is the fact that one eye-popping run will go a long to ensuring he lands in the first round on draft day. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. STD/0.5 PPR/PPR fantasy football rankings + DFS points for this week and rest of season. [16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 5, 2021. "I'm definitely happy to be back here," Bolden said on Wednesday. Will be a top 10 all-time grade. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. Obi Melifonwu's combination of size, athleticism and speed at safety could launch him into the late-first round conversation. UPDATE: This article was originally published on Aug. 4, but it's time to revisit the piece following Victor Bolden Jr.'s electrifying 104-yard kick return touchdown Saturday night against the Denver Broncos. Goodwin was listed as a game-time decision with a hamstring injury. 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. 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. The Lions cut Bolden from the practice squad Wednesday. Bolden contributed in the return game as well. Black Adam 2021 Trailer, How many games . In a Week 4 primetime win against the Browns, Boldin had a regular season-high nine catches for 131 yards. [18], Bolden was selected with the first pick of the 13th round of the 2022 USFL Draft by the Birmingham Stallions. Victor Bolden Jr. had a difficult time staying on with an NFL team during his two-year career, but found a good home in the USFL. His showing at the combine could launch him into the first round. "We're very grateful for Victor's donation to the Hall," said Jason Aikens, head curator for the Hall of Fame. 49ers met with TE Brayden Willis at NFL Combine, eyeing him in draft? Cone Drill. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Tackled by Marcus Rios and Juwan Thompson. His first time was a 4.63 and ever so slightly improved on his second attempt with a 4.62. Victor Bolden (27) ended his college career in 2016 ranking third all-time at OSU with 5,196 career all-purpose yards. Garrett isn't without competition to top draft boards, however. Not exactly a way to separate himself from the pack. 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. Quickness takes a players performance in the 3-Cone and 20-Yard-Shuttle and calculates a score adjusted per position based on historical success. "I think he's one of the safest picks in this draft.". The team announced Friday the signing of wide receiver Victor Bolden Jr. Bolden was a standout for the USFL champion Birmingham Stallions this year. Gaffer Day Rate, Alabamas O.J Howard (4.51), Iowas George Kittle (4.52), Washingtons Darrell Daniels (4.55) and Virginia Techs Bucky Hodges (4.57) all ran well at the combine. SANTA CLARA - Wide receiver Victor Bolden returned to the 49ers this week after serving a four-game suspension, and he immediately began preparing as if he might be needed Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. It wasnt a surprise that they ran well. Latest on Denver Broncos wide receiver Victor Bolden including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Let's check out all of the testing results from the on-field work in Indy. However, the suspension could lead to the 49ers releasing Bolden. The Beavers have looked good early, but a few key mistakes have been the difference in this one. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports. [21] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day. "I like having the ball in my hands," the receiver said. [19] His week one performance earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week. In 2023, Bolden will earn a base salary of $940,000, while carrying a cap hit of $940,000. Shuttle Time. [1] Despite not being named to the NFL 2000's All-Decade Team, Boldin is widely considered as one of the greatest wide receivers of the 2000's.[2]. [19], On June 16, 2022, Bolden was named as a Wide Receiver and Special Team All-USFL Team.[20]. He also became the first wide receiver to ever gain over 100 yards for 3 different teams on the team debut matches. 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. Despite the promise Bolden flashed in the preseason, those efforts didnt exactly carry over into the regular season. "Had a scout tell me yesterday that Adams is the safest pick in the draft," Miller noted on Monday. The Cardinals made a roster move Friday, adding the MVP of the USFL championship game to the wide receiving corps. Amazingly, the explosive playmaker told former NFL star and current NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin he felt he could have done even better: "I feel like I could have run faster." Howard has run away from the field, both literally and figuratively. Meanwhile, Charley Casserly of NFL.com provided the results of an informal poll he conducted with more than half the league's teams about the top two running backs: Surveyed 18 teams.