[4][5] As a senior, he was limited by injury for most of the season but still managed to run for 950 yards and scored nine touchdowns, being named first-team all-class.
[15] As a senior in 1987, Bolton recorded 10 catches for 132 yards and one touchdown as Auburn went 9–1–2, winning the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship and tying Syracuse in the 1988 Sugar Bowl.
[17] After he was selected to the Senior Bowl, his high school held a "Scott Bolton Day" in celebration of his accomplishments.
[18] The Birmingham Post-Herald projected Bolton to be a late-round NFL draft selection or an undrafted free agent, describing him as "a speed guy who doesn't have great quickness.
[9][19] After contemplating whether to leave for the Canadian Football League (CFL), Bolton signed a one-year contract with the Packers in June 1988, with an option for a second year.
[20][21] After initially surviving the final roster cutdowns, he was placed on injured reserve on August 30 due to a dislocated shoulder.
[25][26] Bolton made his NFL debut in November 27 in the team's Week 13 game against the Chicago Bears, recording no statistics.