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]
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]
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]
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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