Mizzou Minute: Two Former Tigers Seeking Super Bowl Rings
Two former Tigers are seeking Super Bowl rings this Sunday, one of which is going for his second in just three years in the league.
Nick Bolton and Blaine Gabbert, despite having different roles on the Chiefs, are hoping to help Kansas City take home its third championship in five seasons.
Bolton, who was a second round draft pick in 2021, has been a crucial piece of the Chiefs defense since his first season in the league.
As just a rookie, the Frisco, Texas native started 12 games and racked up an incredible 112 tackles, 11 TFL's and a fumble recovery which he scored on.
This season, Bolton only appeared in eight games due to injury, but the third year linebacker has been excellent throughout the playoffs. He has nearly 30 tackles in three games, and has added two pass deflections as well.
Moving to the other side of the ball, Gabbert serves as Patrick Mahomes' backup and is also seeking a second Super Bowl win.
The legendary Missouri signal caller won his first title with the Buccaneers in 2021 as Tom Brady's backup.
Drafted in the first round in 2011, Gabbert was the starter in Jacksonville for three seasons before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 2014 where he began his days as a backup quarterback.
Though both players will likely contribute in different ways on Sunday, both are sure to be valuable pieces of the team.
