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The NFL Combine kicked off on Thursday with Oregon Ducks linebacker Bryce Boettcher taking the field in Indianapolis.
He answered questions from the media, met with a number of teams, recorded his body measurables and did on-field drills, but didn't participate in agility testing such as the 40-yard dash or three-cone drill.
Boettcher, always considered an undersized backer, measured in at 6-foot-1 and 233 pounds with nine-inch hands and 30 5/8-inch arms.
His decision not to do any of the tested agility drills wasn't unlike many other linebackers, as Boettcher presumably will perform during Oregon's Pro Day instead of at the NFL Combine.
While he didn't showcase those traits, the former Duck standout showed well in on-field drills, with the NFL Network crew lauding his quickness. Commentators, which included NFL Network insider Daniel Jeremiah, highlighted the edge that Boettcher played with during his time at Oregon, something that couldn't be showcased during drills the combine. Essentially, Jeremiah was pushing the sentiment that there was more that meets the eye with the way that Boettcher competes on the field during games — something Duck fans know of quite well.
For his on-field drill work, Boettcher was given a grade of 5.98, which translates to average backup or special-teamer, according to NFL's Next Gen Stats. However, his production score was rated as a 74, ranking 4th among all linebackers. His athleticism score of 71 ranked 21st, making his total score of 75 rank 7th amongst the linebackers at the combine.
Overall, despite not participating in timed agility drills, it was a nice showing for Boettcher to kick off the 2026 NFL Combine for the Ducks.
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He answered questions from the media, met with a number of teams, recorded his body measurables and did on-field drills, but didn't participate in agility testing such as the 40-yard dash or three-cone drill.
Boettcher, always considered an undersized backer, measured in at 6-foot-1 and 233 pounds with nine-inch hands and 30 5/8-inch arms.
His decision not to do any of the tested agility drills wasn't unlike many other linebackers, as Boettcher presumably will perform during Oregon's Pro Day instead of at the NFL Combine.
While he didn't showcase those traits, the former Duck standout showed well in on-field drills, with the NFL Network crew lauding his quickness. Commentators, which included NFL Network insider Daniel Jeremiah, highlighted the edge that Boettcher played with during his time at Oregon, something that couldn't be showcased during drills the combine. Essentially, Jeremiah was pushing the sentiment that there was more that meets the eye with the way that Boettcher competes on the field during games — something Duck fans know of quite well.
For his on-field drill work, Boettcher was given a grade of 5.98, which translates to average backup or special-teamer, according to NFL's Next Gen Stats. However, his production score was rated as a 74, ranking 4th among all linebackers. His athleticism score of 71 ranked 21st, making his total score of 75 rank 7th amongst the linebackers at the combine.
Overall, despite not participating in timed agility drills, it was a nice showing for Boettcher to kick off the 2026 NFL Combine for the Ducks.
Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: How Oregon Ducks LB Bryce Boettcher did at the 2026 NFL Combine
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