Bryce Boettcher recognized as Oregon's top recruiting success of the decade

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Bryce Boettcher recognized as Oregon's top recruiting success of the decade
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Bryce Boettcher has been named Oregon's biggest recruiting find over the last decade by The Athletic. Originally a dual-threat quarterback prospect, he walked on to the football team after two years on the baseball team. In his four seasons, Boettcher notched 269 total tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions, earning first-team All-American honors in 2025. He was drafted in the fourth round by the Colts in May 2026, further solidifying his impact on the Ducks.

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  • Boettcher started as a dual-threat quarterback in high school.
  • He enrolled at Oregon in 2020, focusing on baseball initially.
  • He walked onto the football team in 2022 as a redshirt sophomore.
  • Recorded 269 total tackles and earned All-American honors in 2025.
  • Drafted by the Colts in the fourth round in May 2026.
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One of the top linebackers in recent memory for the Ducks was tabbed as Oregon's biggest recruiting find over the last decade, per The Athletic.

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