Audric Estime
21-Year-Old
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
Signed a four-year, $4.36 million contract with the Broncos in May of 2024.
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.
ANALYSIS
Estime and fellow incumbent Jaleel McLaughlin opened OTAs taking the majority of first-team running back reps, but courtesy of his second-round draft capital, it shouldn't take long for rookie RJ Harvey to climb the depth chart. A 2024 fifth-round pick, Estime racked up 76 carries for 310 yards and two touchdowns across 14 regular-season games as a rookie, while securing all five of his targets for 27 yards and fumbling twice (one lost). He was also a healthy scratch for the team's wild-card round playoff loss to the Bills. Harvey's addition to the backfield figures to more than account for the touches vacated by Javonte Williams' departure for Dallas in free agency, but Payton appears to still envision a clear role for Estime, even acknowledging that his bruising rushing style requires ample opportunities to wear down opposing defenses. At 5-foot-11, 227-pounds, Estime could operate as a 'thunder' complement to the 5-foot-8, 205-pound Harvey's 'lightning,' though the latter tailback demonstrated an ability to withstand a workhorse role during his time at UCF.
Estime and fellow incumbent Jaleel McLaughlin opened OTAs taking the majority of first-team running back reps, but courtesy of his second-round draft capital, it shouldn't take long for rookie RJ Harvey to climb the depth chart. A 2024 fifth-round pick, Estime racked up 76 carries for 310 yards and two touchdowns across 14 regular-season games as a rookie, while securing all five of his targets for 27 yards and fumbling twice (one lost). He was also a healthy scratch for the team's wild-card round playoff loss to the Bills. Harvey's addition to the backfield figures to more than account for the touches vacated by Javonte Williams' departure for Dallas in free agency, but Payton appears to still envision a clear role for Estime, even acknowledging that his bruising rushing style requires ample opportunities to wear down opposing defenses. At 5-foot-11, 227-pounds, Estime could operate as a 'thunder' complement to the 5-foot-8, 205-pound Harvey's 'lightning,' though the latter tailback demonstrated an ability to withstand a workhorse role during his time at UCF.
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How do Audric Estime's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
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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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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Audric Estime Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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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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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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Lots of work in garbage time
Estime rushed the ball 12 times for 34 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs.
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Totals 37 yards
Estime rushed the ball nine times for 24 yards in Saturday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals. He added one reception on one target for 13 yards.
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Efficient as backfield leader
Estime rushed nine times for 48 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 34-27 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
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Team signs veteran RB
Estime's path to playing time has grown more complicated, as Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that the Broncos agreed to terms Tuesday on a one-year, $5.25 million contract with J.K. Dobbins.
ANALYSIS
Dobbins, who produced 1,058 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns with the Chargers in the 2024 regular season, is likely to slot in ahead of Estime on the depth chart, along with rookie second-round pick R.J. Harvey. Coach Sean Payton said earlier in the offseason he believes Estime's physical running style works best with a substantial workload, but the addition of Dobbins will make it more difficult for Estime to earn such a workload, especially with Jaleel McLaughlin still vying for backfield touches as well.
Dobbins, who produced 1,058 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns with the Chargers in the 2024 regular season, is likely to slot in ahead of Estime on the depth chart, along with rookie second-round pick R.J. Harvey. Coach Sean Payton said earlier in the offseason he believes Estime's physical running style works best with a substantial workload, but the addition of Dobbins will make it more difficult for Estime to earn such a workload, especially with Jaleel McLaughlin still vying for backfield touches as well.