Dicaprio Bootle

Dicaprio Bootle (born September 17, 1997) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Early life and college Bootle was born on September 17, 1997, in Miami, Florida. He was named after the actor Leonardo DiCaprio after his mother and aunt watched Titanic, deciding to use the unique name as a homage. 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. Bootle received numerous scholarship offers, but only visited Nebraska. 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.

College statistics

Year School G GS Tackles Interceptions Solo Ast Tot Sacks Sacks-Yards Int PD FF FR 2017 Nebraska 12 1 11 4 15 1 1-0 0 0 0 1 2018 Nebraska 12 12 26 13 39 0 0 0 15 0 1 2019 Nebraska 12 12 17 14 31 0 0 0 6 0 1 2020 Nebraska 8 8 16 9 25 0 0 1 5 1 0

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, Bootle signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived on August 31, 2021. He was signed to the practice squad the next day. Prior to Week 4, Bootle was elevated from the practice squad via a standard elevation against the Philadelphia Eagles. 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 (7) for the game. On February 2, 2022, Bootle signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs.

On August 30, 2022, Bootle was waived by the Chiefs. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 13 and promoted to the active roster on October 15. He was waived on October 17 and re-signed to the practice squad. Bootle became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023.

On August 29, 2023, Bootle was waived by the Chiefs.

Carolina Panthers On September 11, 2023, Bootle was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11. Bootle was placed on injured reserve on November 22.

On August 27, 2024, Bootle was waived by the Panthers.

Los Angeles Chargers On September 11, 2024, Bootle was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 21. On November 16, Bootle was waived by the Chargers and signed to the practice squad three days later.

Detroit Lions On July 18, 2025, Bootle signed with the Detroit Lions. He was placed on injured reserve on August 14, and released on August 24.