Dicaprio Bootle

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Enters his first season with the Lions in 2025 after spending time with the Chargers (2024-25), Panthers (2023-24) and Chiefs (2021-23).
• He previously appeared in 21 games (two starts) over his first four NFL seasons, recording 28 total tackles and two pass defenses.

COLLEGE:

• Saw action in 44 games (33 starts) in his five seasons at Nebraska (2016-20). He registered 110 career tackles (70 solo tackles), 26 pass defenses, two forced fumbles and one interception.
• 2020: Started in all eight games, finishing with 25 total tackles, five pass defenses and one interception.
• 2019: Started in all 12 games, starting eight games at cornerback and four games at safety. He accumulated 31 tackles, six pass defenses and one forced fumble.
• 2018: Started in all 12 games, tallying 39 total tackles, 15 pass defenses and one forced fumble. He ranked first in the Big Ten and ninth nationally in pass defenses (15).
  • Third-Team All-Big Ten
• 2017: Appeared in all 12 games (one start), compiling 15 total tackles.
• 2016: Utilized a redshirt year.

PERSONAL:

• Son of Dwight and Caliope Bootle.
• Attended Southridge High School in Miami, Fla., where he was rated among the top 60 cornerbacks in the nation by ESPN.