Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher has won the 2024 Burlsworth Trophy, the presenting foundation announced on Monday night. The award, given to the best FBS walk-on player, began in 2010 and has seen winners including former Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV and 2017 Heisman winner Baker Mayfield.

On the gridiron, Boettcher has been a standout in 2024. He’s racked up a team-leading 45 solo tackles to go with two sacks in a talented linebacker room with Jeffrey Bassa and Jestin Jacobs. He’s got a forced fumble and an interception this year — the latter of which came at the Rose Bowl against UCLA, where Oregon will play its College Football Playoff quarterfinal on New Year’s Day.

Boettcher, a Eugene native, also plays for both the Ducks baseball team. On the diamond, the center fielder was drafted in the 13th round last year by the Houston Astros after putting up a career-high 12 home runs in 2024 and starting 52 of Oregon’s 60 games on the way to an NCAA Super Regional.

It’s possible that Boettcher becomes one of the rare few athletes to be drafted into both the MLB and NFL in April 2025 — that’s how great he’s been for the Ducks this season. He’s got at least one game left to boost his case, and with the Burlsworth in his locker, it’s only getting stronger.