He played college football at Alabama and was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

[3] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Alabama over offers from TCU and LSU.

[4] Bolden played in Alabama's 2018 season opener against Louisville as a true freshman before opting to redshirt the year.

[7][8][9] As a redshirt sophomore, Bolden became a starter at wide receiver after Jaylen Waddle suffered a broken ankle.

[10] Bolden caught a five-yard pass from Mac Jones in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship for his first career touchdown reception as the Crimson Tide won 52–24 over Ohio State.