Despite having Javonte Williams, Samaje Perine, and Jaleel McLaughlin on the roster, the Denver Broncos selected former Notre Dame running back Audric Estime in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The 221-pound bruiser likely saw his stock fall after posting a 4.71 forty-yard dash time at the NFL combine, but Sean Payton and company stopped the fall. In a media availability after the draft, Payton called Estime a " first and second-down runner" with experience in a pro-style offense. With Williams posting just 3.6 yards per carry last season and Perine having a limited role, Estime could be in play for early-down work right away as a rookie. His fantasy upside will be limited, but any role as a fifth-round rookie would mean exceeding expectations.

Dynasty | The Denver Broncos drafted Notre Dame running back Audric Estime in round five of the NFL Draft. Dynasty Analysis: Well, this is a fun landing spot. Estime's draft stock plummeted after he posted Dad-like athleticism numbers at the NFL Draft Combine. The Broncos aren't buying it as Estime has been a road-grader of a runner throughout his very productive career. With Javonte Williams failing to really impress throughout his young career, Estime is going to be a popular sleeper in rookie drafts. While far from a three-down option, he could provide some value and landed in a solid spot in Denver.

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Dynasty | Notre Dame running back Audric Estime recorded a 4.71 40 time at this year's NFL Draft Scouting Combine. Dynasty Analysis: Yikes. While Estime's game is far from predicated on his long or short speed, this is notable as it's dreadfully slow by NFL standards. On the plus side, this year's draft is very thin at running back so it may not hurt him as much as it would in other years. Still, this could very well prove Estime's projection of being a short-yardage back or early down plodder is going to ring true. While this isn't a death knell by any stretch of the imagination, Estime is likely going to drop down some draft boards for NFL teams and dynasty managers alike.

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