Bryce Boettcher
Boettcher at 2025 Big Ten Media Days | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 8, 2002 Eugene, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg; 16 st 9 lb) |
| Football career | |
| No. 28 – Oregon Ducks | |
| Position | Linebacker |
| Class | Senior |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Eugene (Eugene, Oregon) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
| Sport | |
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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 college football linebacker for the Oregon Ducks. He 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] | ||||||||||||
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.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Oregon Ducks football bio
- Oregon Ducks baseball bio