Linebacker was a position that the Indianapolis Colts needed to address in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Colts decided to start this by drafting CJ Allen with their first pick at the 53rd spot. However, the Colts didn't stop there, as they'd address linebacker again just three picks later with the 135th pick by selecting Oregon's Bryce Boettcher. It wasn't the crown jewel selection that Allen was, but Boettcher has the tools to contribute. In a piece detailing the best value picks for each NFL team, James Boyd selects Boettcher for the Colts and breaks down what the former Duck can bring to Indianapolis. "He led the Big Ten with 136 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss and one sack in 2025. The Colts were very thin at linebacker, even with the addition of second-round pick CJ Allen, so Boettcher offers much-needed insurance and depth.…