Bryce Boettcher is joining the Colts — but he could’ve gone pro in something entirely different. Taken in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Oregon linebacker is now joining the Indianapolis defense. Two years ago, though, he was taken in the MLB draft by the Astros as an outfielder. Boettcher played four seasons on the Oregon baseball team, and during his final campaign in 2024, he posted a slash line of .276/.372/.500 with a career-high 12 home runs and 35 RBIs. The season came with many accolades, including: All-Pac-12 Conference honorable mention, ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team, Pac-12 Conference All-Defensive Team and Santa Barbara Regional All-Tournament Team. Linebacker Bryce Boettcher #28 of the Oregon Ducks walks out of the tunnel with a baseball bat before their game against the Washington Huskies at Autzen Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.…