Boise State Athletics
Phelps Named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week
9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM | Football
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State linebacker Boen Phelps was named the Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week, the organization announced. The senior totaled eight tackles, including four solo and a shared tackle-for-loss. One of his solo stops came on fourth down, forcing a turnover on downs. The Broncos were narrowly defeated by No. 2/2 Oregon, 34-27.
Phelps made his eighth-consecutive start for the Blue and Orange, playing all 64 defensive snaps. He notched a 75.3 Pro Football Focus defensive grade, highest among Bronco defenders who played at least 15 snaps. His tackling grade of 82.4 was also a team-best. Boise State held the Ducks to 4-for-12 on third down and 0-for-3 on fourth down.
A native of Spokane, Washington, Phelps came to Boise State as a walk-on defensive back from Freeman HS. He moved to linebacker before the 2025 season, earning a starting role and finishing the year with 66 tackles and a pick-six. He was tabbed Preseason All-Pac-12 by Athlon Sports (first team) and Phil Steele (third team).
--BroncoSports.com--
Phelps made his eighth-consecutive start for the Blue and Orange, playing all 64 defensive snaps. He notched a 75.3 Pro Football Focus defensive grade, highest among Bronco defenders who played at least 15 snaps. His tackling grade of 82.4 was also a team-best. Boise State held the Ducks to 4-for-12 on third down and 0-for-3 on fourth down.
A native of Spokane, Washington, Phelps came to Boise State as a walk-on defensive back from Freeman HS. He moved to linebacker before the 2025 season, earning a starting role and finishing the year with 66 tackles and a pick-six. He was tabbed Preseason All-Pac-12 by Athlon Sports (first team) and Phil Steele (third team).
--BroncoSports.com--
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