A New Chapter for Iowa's Rising Star
Bryer Putman, a standout athlete from Wilton, Iowa, has pledged to join the Boise State Broncos as a tight end, ending a brief flirtation with basketball that had initially shaped his college plans.
The decision came after a series of conversations with Broncos coach Ryan Hetzler, who emphasized the synergy between Putman’s basketball skill set and the demands of football, particularly his footwork and hand coordination.
During his junior year, Putman recorded 36 receptions for 679 yards and 11 touchdowns, a performance that helped his high school team advance to the State Semifinals and cement his reputation as a playmaker.
Beyond the numbers, Putman is recognized as an elite basketball player and a diligent student, traits that coaches say reflect his work ethic and coachability.
Hetzler has publicly praised Putman’s physical tools, noting that his ‘good feet and hands’ translate directly to success at the tight end position, a sentiment echoed by teammates and analysts alike.
Putman’s recruitment story also includes a prior verbal commitment to South Dakota State, a path he ultimately abandoned in favor of the Broncos, a move he says was influenced by family counsel and the broader Boise State community.
The commitment underscores a recruiting trend where personal relationships and perceived fit outweigh conventional metrics, a pattern that has become increasingly prominent in the digital age of college sports.