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.

Ron Bolton
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Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1950-04-16) April 16, 1950 (age 74)
Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College:Norfolk St.
NFL draft:1972 / round: 5 / pick: 124
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:35
Fumble recoveries:8
Defensive TDs:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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  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.
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