Brandon Bolden is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several years. He began his football career at the University of Mississippi, where he played for the Ole Miss Rebels from 2008 to 2011. During his college career, Bolden was a versatile player who excelled as both a running back and a receiver. He finished his college career with 2,604 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns, as well as 829 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft, Bolden signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent. He quickly made an impact on the team, playing in all 16 regular season games and contributing on special teams. In his rookie season, Bolden rushed for 274 yards and two touchdowns, as well as catching two passes for 11 yards.
Over the next several years, Bolden continued to be a valuable player for the Patriots. He played in 67 games over six seasons, rushing for 912 yards and six touchdowns, as well as catching 47 passes for 373 yards and two touchdowns. Bolden was also a key contributor on special teams, where he excelled as a kick returner and a coverage player.
In 2018, Bolden signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent. He played in all 16 games for the Dolphins that season, rushing for 91 yards and two touchdowns, as well as catching one pass for 10 yards. Bolden also continued to be a standout on special teams, where he led the team in tackles.
After one season with the Dolphins, Bolden returned to the Patriots in 2019. He played in 15 games that season, rushing for 68 yards and two touchdowns, as well as catching six passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. Bolden also continued to be a key contributor on special teams, where he led the team in tackles for the second time in his career.
In 2020, Bolden played in 11 games for the Patriots, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown, as well as catching two passes for 22 yards. He also continued to be a valuable player on special teams, where he led the team in tackles for the third time in his career.
In May 2021, Bolden was released by the Patriots and signed with the Dolphins for a second time. He played in all 17 games for the Dolphins that season, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown, as well as catching two passes for 20 yards. Bolden also continued to be a standout on special teams, where he led the team in tackles for the third time in his career.
Overall, Brandon Bolden had a successful career in the NFL, playing for two different teams over nine seasons. He was a versatile player who excelled as both a running back and a receiver, as well as being a standout on special teams. Bolden was known for his hard work, dedication, and leadership, and was respected by his teammates and coaches alike.
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