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Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
KJ Bolden is far and away the best safety in this class, and it was evident after one game. He consistently provides run support, impresses with his processing speed, and his eagerness to make a play for Georgia does not go unnoticed. He is simply a playmaker at the safety position and just another player who is going to continue the rising trend of classes having a top-tier safety in recent classes.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Georgia's KJ Bolden.
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Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
- Ole Miss
- Miss State
Background Info
- Listed at 6-1/185 lbs.
- 5-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Was the safety recruit in his class and the sixth-ranked wide receiver by some publications
- Won a state title in high school and accumulated 19 tackles, including two for loss, along with two interceptions in the title game
- Freshman All-American in 2024
- Second-Team All-SEC in 2025
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 135 Tackles
- 4.5 Tackles for a Loss
- 3 Interceptions
- 6 Passes Broken Up
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 83 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
- 83.1 Career PFF Coverage Grade
- 55.1 QBR allowed when targeted
Strengths
- Runs downhill to meet ball carriers
- Tracks the ball extremely well on the ground and in the air
- Runs at the angles you want from your safety to cut off big runs
- Excellent awareness and processing speed
- Lower body mechanics are seamless
Player Summary
KJ Bolden is far and away the best safety in this class, and it was evident after one game. He consistently provides run support, impresses with his processing speed, and his eagerness to make a play for Georgia does not go unnoticed. He is simply a playmaker at the safety position and just another player who is going to continue the rising trend of classes having a top-tier safety in recent classes.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report on Georgia's KJ Bolden.
Continue reading...
