Dicaprio Bootle

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Dicaprio Bootle
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Bootle with the Chiefs in 2022
No. 32 – Carolina Panthers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-17) September 17, 1997 (age 26)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: Southridge
(Miami, Florida)
College: Nebraska
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:25
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Dicaprio Bootle (born September 17, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska. [1]

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Early years

Bootle was born on September 17, 1997, in Miami, Florida. He attended Killian High School and Southridge High School, both in Miami. He was ranked in the top-60 in the nation at the cornerback position by ESPN. [2] Bootle received numerous scholarship offers, but only visited Nebraska. [2]

Bootle redshirted in his first season and spent the year on Nebraska's scouting team. In his second year, he played in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman, compiling 15 tackles. [2] His sophomore year, Dicaprio started in all 12 games, and totaled a career-high 39 tackles. [2] He also had his first forced fumble. His 15 pass breakups in 2018 led all Big Ten Conference teams. [2] He was named third-team All-Big Ten for his sophomore performance. [2]

Bootle started the first 8 games of his junior year at cornerback, and finished the year starting at safety. [3] Bootle recorded 31 tackles and six pass breakups in 2019. In his final season, he started every game again, bringing his streak to 32 consecutive starts, and recorded 25 tackles. [2] His first and only career interception came against Iowa.

Bootle chose to forgo remaining eligibility and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. [4]

College statistics

YearSchoolConfGGSTacklesInterceptions
SoloAstTotSacksSacks-YardsIntPDFFFR
2017 Nebraska 1211141511-00001
2018 Nebraska 12122613390000151
2019 Nebraska 1212171431000061
2020 Nebraska 8816925001150

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in
(1.77 m)		180 lb
(82 kg)		30 in
(0.76 m)		8+1⁄2 in
(0.22 m)		4.38 [5] s1.57 s2.55 s4.03 s6.77 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		16 reps
Values come from Pro Day. [6] [7]

Kansas City Chiefs

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Bootle signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. [8] He was waived on August 31, 2021. [9] He was signed to the practice squad the next day. [10] He was elevated from the practice squad via a standard elevation prior to their week four game against the Philadelphia Eagles. [11] Bootle was again elevated from the practice squad in week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after the defense lost starters for the game due to COVID-19 protocols. He took advantage of the opportunity by leading the team in tackles for the game with seven. [12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022. [13]

On August 30, 2022, Bootle was waived by the Chiefs. [14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 13, 2022. [15] He was promoted to the active roster on October 15. [16] He was waived on October 17 and re-signed to the practice squad. [17] Bootle became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. [18] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023. [19]

On August 29, 2023, Bootle was waived by the Chiefs. [20]

Carolina Panthers

On September 11, 2023, Bootle was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [21] He was promoted to the active roster on October 11. [22] He was placed on injured reserve on November 22. [23]

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References

  1. ↑ Barmore, Abby (March 25, 2021). "Dicaprio Bootle has 'nothing but faith' in experienced Husker defensive backs". Omaha.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Dicaprio Bootle - 2020 - Football". University of Nebraska.
  3. ↑ Sorensen, Erin (May 27, 2020). "Expectations are High for Dicaprio Bootle's Senior Season". Hail Varsity - Nebraska Football, Recruiting, News.
  4. ↑ Callahan, Sean (December 29, 2020). "Senior Nebraska defensive back DiCaprio Bootle announced he won't be back at NU for a sixth season in 2021". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Bland, Evan (March 23, 2021). "With a 4.38 40 at Husker Pro Day, Dicaprio Bootle runs onto NFL radars". Omaha.com.
  6. ↑ "2021 NFL Draft Scout Dicaprio Bootle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Dicaprio Bootle Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ Grell, Clark (May 2021). "Bootle among three Huskers signing free-agent deals with NFL teams". JournalStar.com.
  9. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players". Chiefs.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 2, 2021.
  11. ↑ Dixon, John (October 2, 2021). "Chiefs announce roster changes in advance of Eagles game". Arrowhead Pride. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  12. ↑ Goodman, Charles (December 28, 2021). "Chiefs protect lone practice squad player for Week 17". Arrowhead Pride. USA Today. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  13. ↑ Goldman, Charles (February 2, 2022). "Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players". Chiefs.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  15. ↑ @Chiefs (September 13, 2022). "We have signed K Matt Ammendola, CB Dicaprio Bootle, & WR Corey Coleman to the Practice Squad. We have placed CB Trent McDuffie on Reserve/Injured. We released S James Wiggins from the practice squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ Goldman, Charles (October 15, 2022). "Chiefs make several roster moves ahead of Week 6 vs. Bills". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  17. ↑ Comeaux, Jonathan (October 20, 2022). "Chiefs Sign DB Dicaprio Bootle To Practice Squad". Yard Barker. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  19. ↑ Goldman, Charles (February 15, 2023). "Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  21. ↑ Gantt, Darin (September 11, 2023). "Panthers fill out 53-man roster, make practice squad moves". Panthers.com. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
  22. ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 10, 2023). "Panthers sign Dicaprio Bootle to the active roster". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  23. ↑ Gantt, Darin (November 22, 2023). "Austin Corbett, Dicaprio Bootle placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
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