Colts Draft Bryce Boettcher: Versatile Linebacker

0:00On April 25th, the Indianapolis Colts just snagged Oregon Linebacker Bryce Betcher in the fourth round, pick 135 overall at the U. 2026 NFL Draft. This 6'1-230-pound beast racked up 269 tackles over four college seasons, including 136, in his final year across 15 games. Earlier this week, the Colts beefed up their defense with this pick, building on a linebacker room that's already looking stacked. Betcher brings speed and instincts that could translate quick to the pros. Fans are buzzing about his unique path, from high school quarterback in Eugene, Oregon, to a three-star baseball commit who walked on to football under. Coach Dan Lanning, he balled out in both sports, even getting drafted in the 13th round by the Houston Astros last year. Digging deeper, Betcher led the ducks and tackles his last two seasons and stepped up as Team Captain in 2025, showing that leadership fire. His baseball pop included 12 homers with a strong 872 on base, plus slugging in 2024.

1:06Colts brass sees him as a versatile tackler, ready to contribute day one, and with training camps looming, keep an eye on how he meshes with the squad.