Ron Bolton (American football)

Ron Bolton
No. 27, 28
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1950-04-16) April 16, 1950
Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeNorfolk St.
NFL draft1972: 5th round, 124th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions35
Fumble recoveries8
Defensive TDs1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ronald Clifton Bolton (born April 16, 1950) is a former National Football League (NFL) defensive back and current college football coach. He is an alumnus of Norfolk State University, where he played college football.[1] Bolton played from 1972 to 1975 for the New England Patriots and 1976 to 1982 for the Cleveland Browns.

During his coaching career, he served as an assistant coach at Norfolk State University, Delaware State University and Liberty University. Bolton is currently a defensive backs coach at Howard University.

Bolton has retired and spends his time in Virginia with his dog.

References

  1. ^ "Petersburg's Ron Bolton, 10 others to be inducted into VIA Hall of Fame". Richmond Free Press. January 26, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2024.