Audric Estime RB Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Audric Estime RB Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.71 seconds (10%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 21.1 DOB: 09/06/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.71 seconds (10%*) | |
Age: 21.1 DOB: 09/06/2003 | |
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Overall Rating: | 82.7 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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Rushing: |
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92% |
Break Tackles: |
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87% |
Receiving/Hands: |
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68% |
Pass Blocking: |
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53% |
Run Blocking: |
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61% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#119
Position rank:
#8
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College Games: 29 College Snaps: 739 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Tyler Allgeier - BYU |
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80% |
Tank Bigsby - Auburn |
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70% |
Tyjae Spears - Tulane |
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65% |
Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 147 (DEN)
Draft Profile: Bio
Audric Estime from St Joseph Regional High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Estime joined Notre Dame.In 2021 as a freshman Estime saw action in 5 games for the Fighting Irish as he ran for just 60 yards on 7 attempts for an outstanding 8.6 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played 12 games. and rushed for 811 yards on 142 carries for an excellent 5.7 ypc, with 11 TDs, with 3 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in just 8 receptions for 127 yards.
In 2023 as a junior Estime saw action in 12 games for the Fighting Irish. He ran for an outstanding 1341 yards on 209 attempts for an elite 6.4 ypc, with 18 TDs, with one fumble. As a receiver he made 17 receptions for 142 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Estime's robust physique and leg strength enable him to break through arm tackles and create his own running lanes.
- Demonstrates excellent patience between the tackles and swiftly attacks even narrow gaps.
- Falls forward on contact, consistently gaining positive yardage.
- Shows bursts of impressive lateral agility, complementing his power running style.
- His ability to quickly change tempo and gain speed surprises defenses, especially at the second level.
- Displays good contact balance, adept at spinning off or bouncing from soft contacts.
- Efficient running style, maximizing yardage without unnecessary moves.
- Has the build and skill suitable for pass protection roles
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the extra gear to consistently create space in the secondary
- His running style, characterized by short, choppy steps, harms breakaway speed.
- Occasionally overly patient behind the line, allowing defenses to disrupt plays.
- Needs to improve as a route-runner and pass-catcher to be a reliable three-down back.
- Ball security concerns, with notable fumbles in key games.
- While built for pass protection, needs further skill development
Scouting Report: Summary
Audric Estime, from Notre Dame, is a prototypical power back, ideal for a ground-and-pound offensive scheme. His tape shows a back with the physicality to break tackles and consistently make positive yardage, even in goal-line situations. Estime's north-south running style and ability to churn out tough yards between the tackles make him a reliable option on early downs and in clock-management scenarios. However, his limited burst and top-end speed restrict his ability to stretch plays outside or break off long runs, especially against more athletic NFL defenses.His vision and patience in finding and attacking lanes are noteworthy, but there's a tendency for him to over-rely on these traits, leading to some hesitation and missed opportunities. Estime's lateral agility, while sufficient, doesn't currently extend to making him a dual threat in the backfield. His pass-catching and route-running are areas for development in the hope he can transition into a more versatile three-down back
Estime is best suited for a rotational role in a committee backfield, bringing a physical, downhill rushing style. His frame and skill set show potential in pass protection but is an area needing refinement if he's used on third-down. Ball security has been a concern and needs tightening up to avoid turnovers at the next level. Overall, Estime is a downhill bruiser with a straightforward approach, offering immediate value as a traditional back that's able to grind out those tough yards.
Audric Estime percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Audric Estime (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
100.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
12.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.