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Audric Estime

RB - DEN

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College: Notre Dame

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2024 Season Outlooks

It didn't take long for Broncos coach Sean Payton to get the buzz going on Estime this offseason, describing him as an early-downs back with good strength, vision and contact balance. Those traits were on display for two seasons at Notre Dame, where Estime led the way in rushing yards (at least 900 per season) and touchdowns (at least 11 per season). June arthoscopic surgery could alter Estime's timeline to be ready for the preseason, but if he returns and doesn't have any setbacks, then there's a chance he lands some valuable touches during the year as part of a committee in Denver. Count him among your late-round picks in redraft leagues, but also as a mid-to-late second-round choice in rookie-only drafts.

At 5-foot-11 and 227 pounds, Estim� brings a promising power package to the Broncos, who drafted him in the fifth round. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry and scored 29 touchdowns the past two seasons at Notre Dame, serving as the early-down back in 2023 and goal-line back in each of the past two seasons. Estim�'s draft stock suffered after his position-worst 40 time at the combine (4.71 seconds), but the Broncos were nevertheless pleased to add him as backfield depth and, perhaps, a situational short-yardage threat. He'd need an injury to one of the backs ahead of him on the depth chart to be fantasy-relevant in 2024, but is a prospect worth watching for in-season utility or dynasty/keeper purposes.