The Indianapolis Colts signed fourth-round draft picks Jalen Farmer and Bryce Boettcher, completing their draft-pick signings.
The Indianapolis Colts officially have their entire 2026 NFL Draft class under contract.
On Tuesday, the Colts announced the signing of fourth-round picks, guard Jalen Farmer and linebacker Bryce Boettcher, the final two of their eight draft picks.
Farmer (6'5", 312, 21 years old) was selected by the Colts with the 113th overall pick in the draft.
"First of all, you look at the stature of the guy. He's playing in the SEC. He's a big dude. He's a long-armed dude," Colts offensive line coach Tony Sparano Jr. said of Farmer. "Then you get into the fact that this guy is powerful and he's twitchy. He has both of those things going for him. So, as a player, those are traits you're always trying to identify in guys that can help them ascend pretty quickly.
"And then you pair that with the mentality he has and how smart he is and how I felt like he would fit the group, and it just made it — I just have so much confidence and belief in him that it made it really easy for me to feel that way."
Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky offensive lineman Jalen Farmer (OL23) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn ImagesThe Colts made Boettcher (6'1", 230, 23) the 135th overall pick in the draft.
"The thing that everybody loves about Bryce is when you watch this tape at Oregon, you saw the edge, the way the guy played the game, like hair on fire, fast, violent, physical," Colts linebackers coach James Bettcher said of Boettcher (no relation). "Then you look at rookie mini camp, the first play, what does he do? He forces a fumble. That's Bryce, like a guy that's gonna be around the ball.
"He is really smart. Like, him and CJ (Allen), that's a really good combination. You know they're both like really engaged in the meeting room. Bryce fits right into that. That's his MO. He's a guy that, when you watch him play, you're like, 'That dude's gonna freaking knock someone out.' But then right after that, he's gonna go hug his teammate up because he cares about him.
"And as you get to know him, you can really feel that about him. On the personal side, he's very genuine and sincere, but then also very intentional and diligent in his work."
The Colts signed linebacker CJ Allen (second round), safety A.J. Haulcy (third round), defensive end George Gumbs Jr. (fifth round), defensive end Caden Curry (sixth round), running back Seth McGowan (seventh round), and wide receiver Deion Burks (seventh round) on May 7 during rookie minicamp.
