Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estime is now a rookie with the NFL’s Denver Broncos, and he’s likely getting his first NFL start today.
Estime has had a rocky start in Denver — he fumbled on his first NFL carry, though Denver retained possession. He then injured his ankle on his second carry and missed four games.
Denver coaches trusted Estime enough to give him the ball five times on a potential game-winning drive against the Kansas City Chiefs last week. The Broncos lost when a field goal was blocked.
Now, it appears he will be RB1 for the Broncos this week.
Estime rushed for 2,321 yards in three seasons at Notre Dame, including 1,341 in 2023. He had 29 rushing touchdowns and 26 receiving touchdowns.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back (7) Audric Estime scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. ND GAME 3
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