Even though the NFL running back market continues to decline, it continues to be one of the most crucial positions in the game of football.
This NFL Draft class isn’t particularly strong at running back, but there are a few prospects who clearly stand out from the rest of the pack.
Notably, that includes Notre Dame star Audric Estime.
He’s coming off a breakout season, rushing for 1,341 yards and 18 touchdowns and looking ready to make an impact right away.
With that in mind, Justin Melo of the Draft Network asked him about his mindset and approach to the game, and his answer didn’t disappoint in the slightest:
“When it’s early in the game and I want to send a message, I’m going to run right through your face,” he said.
“When it’s early in the game & I want to send a message, I’m going to run right through your face.”@NDFootball RB Audric Estime!
What a quoteEstime is among the most physical, pro-ready RBs in the 2024 NFL Draft.@AudricEstime on @TheDraftNetwork;https://t.co/64N4jI4Q1b
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 15, 2024
He was originally committed to play for Michigan State before switching to the Fighting Irish.
He only saw seven carries behind Kyren Williams in his first campaign, then split carries with Logan Diggs the following campaign before taking over as the undisputed No. 1 back in 2023.
Estime had 210 carries, finishing his college career with an impressive game against the Stanford Cardinal in which he ran for 238 yards and four touchdowns on 25 carries.
That was just one of six games with 100+ rushing yards.
Estime thrives off his physicality, and he won’t stop after contact.
He runs with a combination of raw power and anger that’s simply hard to contain.
Of course, he’s not expected to be taken in the first or even the second round because of the draft’s current outlook.
But he could end up being a major steal for whichever team takes a flier on him on the third day of the festivities.
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