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Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton declares for NFL Draft

December 21, 2020 9:59 PM

Published December 21, 2020 12:28 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton will forego his senior season and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. He made his announcement on social media on Monday.

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— Nick Bolton (@_nickbolton2) December 21, 2020

Bolton also said he will not play in the upcoming Music City Bowl against Iowa.

"I'm excited to chase my childhood dream and start preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft," Bolton said on social media. "I'm proud to be a true son!"

Bolton is a projected first round pick in several early mock drafts.

The junior linebacker led MU with 95 tackles this season, including 7.5 tackles for loss. He's was one of five finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the top linebacker in the nation.

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