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KJ Bolden

#4· Georgia ·SAF ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Buford, Ga.
6'0"Height 195 lbWeight
RepresentationAthletes First AgentDavid Mulugheta; Reza Hesam Confirmed
Day 1 ConsensusDay 1 StarterElite TalentLimited Sample +1
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Quick Notes
KJ Bolden is a junior defensive back who projects as a starter for Georgia. A high-upside defender, he profiles as a potential early-round NFL pick.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgentDavid Mulugheta; Reza Hesam
Contact@rezahesam_ @davidmulugheta
NotesFull representation — Athletes First (David Mulugheta; Reza Hesam).
SourceIG bio: @rezahesam_ @davidmulugheta
Verified2026-07-15
Board Standing
#1 SAF / 1206
#17 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

A true centerfielder who covers grass sideline to sideline and drives on the ball with a former five-star's instincts. Bolden has started two years for Georgia and grew into the takeaway role in 2025, posting 76 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions after a 59-tackle debut season; the range and downhill trigger are the calling cards, and the ball production is trending the right way. He plays the deep-middle with the confidence of a player who trusts his eyes, and he is comfortable rotating into the box. What he still owes the tape is a fuller body of splash plays in coverage; two career interceptions is honest for a safety whose ceiling is this high, and it is the number I want to see climb in 2026. He sits at No. 16 on the NMDD 2027 consensus board with more than 30 mock appearances, and the trajectory says the plays are coming. Projects as a first-round safety and an immediate NFL starter.

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SAF Keys 2025 · Georgia
76
Tot
Better than 95% of 694 SAFs
2
INT
Better than 90% of 671 SAFs
5
PD
Better than 94% of 674 SAFs
Recruiting
★★★★★
Stars
#13
National
#1
Position
#1
State
High SchoolBuford HS
HometownBuford, Ga.
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Career Production 2 college seasons
YearTeamGPTotINTPD
2025 Georgia 14 7625
2024 Georgia 14 5911
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk