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Former Longhorns WR makes NFL debut with Vikings
Over the weekend, many former Longhorns reached career milestones as the NFL preseason began. A lot of attention was focused on Matthew Golden and Quinn Ewers, but they were not the only ones to make their debuts. Former Longhorns wide receiver Silas Bolden also got some action for the Vikings, playing various roles.
Against the Texans, the California native saw snaps on special teams and offense. He returned one punt for eight yards and hauled in one catch for three yards. The former Longhorn also dropped one catch as 21 Vikings players saw at least one target. While Bolden was hoping to make a better first impression, he showed his value.
During his college career, Bolden carved out a role due to his speed. In his only season in the burnt orange, he recorded 267 receiving yards on 23 receptions. As the Longhorns' punt returner, he made an impact with speed, with 315 yards on 30 returns. He also found the end zone once and made the most of his snaps.
While he went undrafted, the Vikings made adding Bolden a priority. If used in the right situation, he could be a weapon as he continues to improve. The Vikings are hoping that happens while he is in their system, which has produced a few notable wide receivers.
Since Bolden is not a lock to make the roster, he will be a player to watch over the next few weeks. The Vikings are also stacked at wide receiver with the electric duo of Jordan Allison and Justin Jefferson. While the Rancho Cucamonga High School product will have to battle for targets, he does have a path to the roster through special teams.
This weekend, Bolden will get to make his case for a roster spot when the Vikings take on the New England Patriots.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Former Longhorn Silas Bolden plays various roles in preseason debut
