Audric Estime
21-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
76
YDS
310
TD
2
YDS
27
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
A fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame in 2024, Estime earned a small but steady role in the backfield late in the campaign, with his first two career rushing TDs coming in the final three regular-season games. The bruising back was a healthy scratch for Denver's wild-card loss to Buffalo though, and while the offseason departure of Javonte Williams leaves the team without a clear RB1, the Broncos added second-round pick RJ Harvey and free-agent signing J.K. Dobbins. Those two are favorites to get most of the backfield work, likely leaving Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Blake Watson to compete for one or two roster spots. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Waived by the Broncos in August of 2025.
Being waived by Broncos
The Broncos plan to waive Estime, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Tomasson, Estime, who Denver took in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, is a candidate to join the team's practice squad, if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Now that Estime is no longer slated to be in the mix, J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin profile as the Broncos' top backfield options.
Per Tomasson, Estime, who Denver took in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, is a candidate to join the team's practice squad, if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Now that Estime is no longer slated to be in the mix, J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin profile as the Broncos' top backfield options.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Audric Estime's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
13.2%Positive Run %
89.5%% Yds After Contact
70.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
2.6%Touches Per Game
6.2% Snaps w/Touch
60.4%Air Yards Per Game
-0.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.08% Team Air Yards
-0.3%% Team Targets
0.9%Avg Depth of Target
-2.2 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.6% Targeted On Route
12.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2024 NFL Game Log
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Audric Estime Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Audric Estime's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
227 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.71 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
125 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
32.38 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Taken in the fifth round in the 2024 Draft, Estime joins a crowded Denver backfield that saw Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine and Jaleel McLaughlin all handle 100 or more touches last season. The Notre Dame product offers a physical, smash-mouth profile the others lack, giving him a clear path to a goal-line role, especially if the Broncos want to try and avoid more wear and tear on Williams' knees. Power backs such as Mark Ingram have thrived in Sean Payton's offense, so there is a template for success for Estime, but he'll need to beat out the competition first.
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Strong showing to wrap up preseason
Estime rushed eight times for 45 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of two targets for eight yards in the Broncos' 28-19 preseason win over the Saints on Saturday afternoon.
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Handles eight carries in win
Estime rushed eight times for 21 yards and caught his lone target for 20 yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.
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Workload could increase Year 2
Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Thursday that Estime is a "back that requires enough touches" and "just didn't have enough as a rookie," but is "going to get those opportunities" during the 2025 season, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
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Mixed results in rookie season
Estime finished the 2024 regular season with 76 carries for 310 yards and two touchdowns while catching all five of his targets for 27 yards. He also committed two fumbles (one lost) across 13 games.
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Inactive for wild-card round
Estime (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Bills.
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Projected cut per Kosmider
Nick Kosmider of The Athletic believes Estime won't make Denver's 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Kosmider has Estime failing to make the team even if Denver keeps four running backs, with Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie snagging depth spots behind J.K. Dobbins and rookie second-round pick RJ Harvey. Estime rushed for 310 yards on 4.1 yards per carry in his rookie regular season, and the 2024 fifth-round draft pick could get a look from another team for a roster spot rather than having to settle for a practice-squad spot if cut by the Broncos.
Kosmider has Estime failing to make the team even if Denver keeps four running backs, with Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie snagging depth spots behind J.K. Dobbins and rookie second-round pick RJ Harvey. Estime rushed for 310 yards on 4.1 yards per carry in his rookie regular season, and the 2024 fifth-round draft pick could get a look from another team for a roster spot rather than having to settle for a practice-squad spot if cut by the Broncos.