Boettcher was the second of two linebackers that the Colts drafted in late April, a fourth-round selection who immediately slid in as a strong depth piece. He has been viewed as a potential special teams contributor since he was drafted, on top of being a rotational piece at WILL linebacker. However, after a strong spring, there could be a reality where CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher are a starting rookie duo come this fall.