Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton spoke with reporters via Zoom recently, sharing advice for the incoming rookie class from the 2026 NFL Draft.

"Trust your work (and) trust your process. Nothing happens overnight, especially (since) we've been accustomed – to being the best player on our teams and being able to play with quicksuccess and that doesn't always happen." said Bolton, "Being diligent in your work, being consistent and don't get bored with the details because as you continue to do those things, they show up when you need them the most."

Bolton was a college football standout for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the Chiefs in the second round, 58th overall, in the 2021 NFL draft. Like many players selected on day 2 of this year's draft, Bolton has shown he has first-round talent, emerging in recent years as a leader of the defensive unit.

Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is hoping to hit it big again with this year's picks and the many undrafted free agents that will be looking to make an impression during minicamps.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs LB Nick Bolton offers advice to the 2026 NFL Draft rookie class