2021 NFL Draft: Chiefs draft Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton with 58th overall pick

Kansas City went defense with their first pick in the 2021 Draft.
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After not having a pick in Thursday night, the Chiefs made their first pick of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday night, taking Missouri linebacker Nick Bolton with the 58th overall pick.

Despite being considered a bit undersized (5'11, 237), Bolton's a terrific tackler who brings a lot of speed to the Chiefs' linebacker room. A physical player, Bolton's considered one of the best linebackers in this year's draft:

The Chiefs will turn around and pick again at no. 63, and then don't have another pick until the 4th round.

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