Jackson State football defensive back Isaiah Bolden was selected by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Saturday. Bolden is by being chosen with the 245th pick.
Bolden had 30 solo tackles, 14 assisted tackles and seven pass breakups while playing for JSU coach Deion Sanders. Bolden excelled on special teams as a kickoff returner. In his junior season, he led the nation (both FBS and FCS) in kickoff return average at 36.9 per return and tied for FCS lead with kickoff returns.
The positives
Bolden almost certainly himself made some money on his pro day at Jackson State.