Silas Bolden
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Career Summary
Receiver and returner who played at Oregon State and Texas.
Silas Bolden joined Minnesota's 2025 undrafted rookie class after playing at Oregon State and Texas. His college career included contributions as a receiver and return specialist.
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Early Life
Native of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Bolden's Texas biography identifies Rancho Cucamonga, California, as his hometown.
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High School
Three-year starter at Rancho Cucamonga High.
Bolden earned all-league recognition twice at Rancho Cucamonga High School and totaled 2,031 receiving yards and 29 receiving touchdowns. He also competed in basketball and track, reaching the state final in the 4x100-meter relay.
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College Career
Transferred from Oregon State to Texas for 2024.
At Oregon State, Bolden caught 80 passes for 1,076 yards and nine touchdowns across four seasons. He transferred to Texas in 2024, finishing with 23 receptions for 267 yards and a touchdown, plus 315 yards and a score on 30 punt returns.
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Path to the NFL
Entered the NFL through Minnesota's undrafted rookie class.
Minnesota announced an agreement with Bolden on April 26, 2025, following the NFL draft.
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NFL Career
Had 2025 opportunities with Minnesota and Houston.
The Vikings waived Bolden on August 24, 2025. Houston subsequently announced his practice-squad signing on September 3 and his release from that squad on September 16.
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Career Accomplishments
Recognized as a return specialist in consecutive college seasons.
Bolden earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors as a return specialist in 2022 and 2023. At Texas, he returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown against Arizona State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on January 1, 2025.
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Playing Style
Contributed in multiple phases of the offense and return game.
Oregon State's October 2023 Hornung Award weekly honor-roll announcement illustrates Bolden's varied roles: against California, he scored on a reception, added a rushing attempt and gained 109 yards on two kickoff returns.
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31473, 00-0040493, 2001-11-09, Silas Bolden, Silas, Bolden
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