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Colts drafted Bryce Boettcher, but not before Houston Astros chose him in MLB Draft for baseball first
TL;DR
Bryce Boettcher was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts after being selected by the Houston Astros in the 2024 MLB Draft. He is noted for his dual-sport talent in both football and baseball.
Key points
- Bryce Boettcher was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.
- He was previously selected by the Houston Astros in the MLB Draft.
- Boettcher was a 13th-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
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Colts drafted Bryce Boettcher, but not before Houston Astros chose him in MLB Draft for baseball first originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Some guys can just do anything they put their mind to.
Bryce Boettcher, the newest Indianapolis Colts draft pick, is apparently one of those guys.
He used to be a standout baseball player.
In fact, he was a 13th-round MLB Draft pick in 2024 by the Houston Astros.
Boettcher played baseball through that spring for the Oregon Ducks. In 2024 at Oregon, he batted .276 and hit 12 home runs.
He stopped baseball at that point to focus on football, though.
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Boettcher was also a linebacker for the Ducks, and now he's in the NFL as a linebacker.
The Colts made him the 135th overall pick at the end of the fourth round on Saturday.
He broke out in in a big way after stopping his baseball career.
In 2024, Boettcher had 94 tackles, including 8.0 for loss and 2.0 sacks.
In 2025, he had 136 tackles, including 5.5 for loss.
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Q&A
What round was Bryce Boettcher drafted in the MLB Draft?
Bryce Boettcher was selected in the 13th round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Houston Astros.
Which NFL team drafted Bryce Boettcher?
Bryce Boettcher was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts.
What sports did Bryce Boettcher excel in?
Bryce Boettcher excelled in both baseball and football.
