TCU commit Noah Bolticoff is a ‘Gary Patterson-type player,’ says former Frog Foltz
Blaize Foltz knows what kind of football players Gary Patterson wants at TCU.
Foltz spent five years in the program, becoming the team’s starting right guard during the 2011-12 seasons. Now as a high school coach in his native Rose Hill, Kansas, Foltz tries to steer players toward TCU who he believes fits the program’s mold.
That’s why Foltz is excited to see one of the players he’s coaching now, offensive tackle Noah Bolticoff, commit to the Horned Frogs.
“Noah is smart, quick-minded, he’ll run through a wall for you,” Foltz said. “He’s a Horned Frog kind of player. He’s a Gary Patterson-type player. He’ll fit in really well.”
Bolticoff, a 6-foot-5, 285-pound tackle, announced his commitment to the Frogs’ 2021 class last week. He’s regarded as a three-star prospect by Rivals.
Bolticoff initially committed to Kansas State, but changed course once TCU became interested in late April. For Bolticoff, who was born in Lewisville, TCU has always been his top school.
Foltz joked that it took a little bit of time before TCU’s coaching staff became interested in Bolticoff. Eventually, though, TCU offensive line coach Jarrett Anderson made an offer.
“They knew of him, but wanted to see him get bigger and taller over time,” Foltz said. “I really didn’t know what their mindset was until coach Anderson texted me and said, ‘You think I’m an idiot for not recruiting your boy?’ I said, ‘He’s the real deal.’
“I gave him Noah’s number and the rest kind of went from there.”
For Bolticoff, it’s a dream situation. He’s coming to a program that has developed and produced NFL-caliber offensive linemen in recent years.
Bolticoff, who is ranked as the No. 36 offensive guard in the nation according to 247Sports, has played mostly left tackle in high school. But he feels he has the ability to transition inside if needed, as 247Sports has projected.
At the end of the day, he’s simply ready to do whatever it takes to get on the field.
“I just really enjoy playing football,” Bolticoff said. “It doesn’t matter what position I’m playing. I just like playing the game. Wherever they need me and if they teach me how to play it, I’ll go play it. I just want to play. That’s pretty much all I can say.”
Bolticoff comes from a football family. His father, Scott, was a safety at Cal Lutheran. And, at this point, Bolticoff considers Foltz part of his extended family.
Bolticoff is ready to follow in Foltz’s footsteps at TCU. Bolticoff has closed off his recruiting for now and is focused on finishing out his high school career on a high note.
“It’s pretty nice to be done with the recruiting process,” Bolticoff said. “This season I really want to play at a different level compared to other high school athletes. That’s my goal.”
