Bryce Boettcher

Follow the Colts rookie draft class through their introduction to the NFL. 2026 draft picks including CJ Allen, A.J. Haulcy and Jalen Farmer explain how they're learning from veterans and position coaches, leaning on one another, and embracing opportunity.  Colts coaches share insight on how they're preparing rookies to navigate the expectations and standards of the league and the franchise.

JJ Stankevitz is joined on this week's podcast by rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft...and the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. Boettcher explains what it felt like to get drafted after his two-sport path (0:47) and what it was like facing Tyler Warren in college (6:45). JJ and Bryce then run through five questions to get to know him (7:52).

Fourth-round pick linebacker Bryce Boettcher meets with the media for the first time as a member of the Indianapolis Colts during rookie minicamp.

Introducing the Indianapolis Colts' 2026 NFL Draft Class — CJ Allen. A.J. Haulcy. Jalen Farmer. Bryce Boettcher. George Gumbs Jr. Caden Curry. Seth McGowan. Deion Burks.

Eight new names. Same goal.

Go inside the Indianapolis Colts' selection of Bryce Boettcher, linebacker from Oregon, the second of two Colts' selections in the 4th round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Watch the moment his name is called and listen in on calls from Colts' leadership and linebackers coach James Bettcher.

Midwest area scout Tyler Hughes and West area scout Kasia Omilian speak with the media, discussing the Colts' 2026 NFL Draft class.

General manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen spoke to the media about the six players chosen during day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Casey Vallier is joined by Colts Ring of Honor wide receiver Bill Brooks to break down the team's Day 3 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft and discuss why the roster looks stronger coming out of the draft.

They open with a look at fourth-round pick Jalen Farmer, a guard out of Kentucky (113th overall) (1:33). The conversation then shifts to linebacker Bryce Boettcher from Oregon, selected later in the fourth round (135th overall) (6:04).

In the fifth round, the Colts added defensive end George Gumbs Jr. from Florida (156th overall) (9:46) and break down sixth-round pick Caden Curry, a defensive end out of Ohio State (214th overall) (13:35).

The Colts wrapped up their draft with two seventh-round selections: running back Seth McGowan from Kentucky (237th overall) (18:03) and wide receiver Deion Burks from Oklahoma (254th overall) (21:44).

To close, Casey and Bill discuss how this draft class could impact the team heading into the 2026 NFL season (25:18), highlighting the potential these additions bring to the roster.

Get your first look at the Colts' fourth-round pick: Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon.

Linebacker Bryce Boettcher speaks with the media on joining the Indianapolis Colts after being selected 135th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL International Fan of the Year Lucas Lejeune announces Indianapolis Colts' selection of Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 135 overall pick (via a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers).

The Colts made eight selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, from CJ Allen in the second round to Deion Burks in the seventh round. Here's how each player could impact the Colts and the process it took for Chris Ballard to land them.

General manager Chris Ballard only selected players from the Big Ten and SEC in the 2026 Draft

The Colts own seven selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, beginning in the second round with the 47th overall pick.

The Oregon Duck was selected at pick No. 135 by the Colts in the 2026 NFL Draft

Boettcher totaled 136 tackles for Oregon in 2025.