Bryce Boettcher
 Boettcher at 2025 Big Ten Media Days | |
| No. 50 – Indianapolis Colts | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 8, 2002 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Eugene |
| College | Oregon (2021–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 4th round, 135th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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Baseball career | |
| Houston Astros | |
| Outfielder | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Bryce Alan Boettcher (BECH-ər; born July 8, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks and was selected by the Colts in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft. Boettcher is also a professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization.
Early life
Boettcher attended South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon, and was rated as a three-star recruit. He committed to play college baseball as a walk-on for the Oregon Ducks.[1]
College football career
In Boettcher's first two seasons in 2022 and 2023, he totaled 39 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 26 games.[2][3] After being selected in the 2024 MLB draft, he decided to return to play for the Ducks in 2024.[4] In week three of the 2024 season, Boettcher recorded ten tackles as he helped the Ducks to a win over rival Oregon State.[5] Boettcher was the Ducks' leader in tackles for the 2024 season, and won the Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded to the top walk-on player in college football. In April 2025, Boettcher announced he would be returning to the Ducks for the 2025 season.[6]
Baseball career
Boettcher had a breakout season in 2024 where he batted .276 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and 15 stolen bases, earning a collegiate Gold Glove.[7] After the season, he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB draft.[8]
Professional football career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+1⁄4 in (1.86 m) | 233 lb (106 kg) | 30+3⁄4 in (0.78 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 6 ft 3+1⁄8 in (1.91 m) | 4.69 s | 1.63 s | 2.73 s | 4.30 s | 7.25 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) | 9 ft 8 in (2.95 m) | 21 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10][11] | ||||||||||||
Boettcher was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round with the 135th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.[12]
References
- ↑ Crepea, James (September 3, 2023). "2-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher becomes first walk-on to start for Oregon football since 2017". OregonLive.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Bryce Boettcher". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ Dietz, Alec (August 6, 2024). "Following MLB Draft, Bryce Boettcher is gearing up for one more run with Oregon football". The Register Guard. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ Vann, Leah. "Astros' draft pick will play college football for Oregon next year". Chron.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ Osborne, Ally (September 25, 2024). "Oregon Duck Bryce Boettcher Earns Top-Graded Linebacker in College Football Status". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Oregon Ducks Leading Tackler Bryce Boettcher Adds 10 Pounds For Spring Football". Oregon Ducks On SI. April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
- ↑ McTaggert, Brian. "Astros' pick Boettcher an Oregon football standout, 'absolute fierce competitor'". MLB.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ Crepea, James (July 16, 2024). "Oregon Ducks outfielder, linebacker Bryce Boettcher selected by Houston Astros in 13th round of MLB draft". OregonLive.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ↑ "Bryce Boettcher Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Bryce Boettcher College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Colts select Bryce Boettcher with No. 135 pick in 2026 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved July 5, 2026.
- ↑ Stankevitz, JJ (April 25, 2026). "Colts select Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher in fourth round of 2026 NFL Draft". Colts.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Indianapolis Colts bio
- Oregon Ducks football bio
- Oregon Ducks baseball bio