A 5-year college starter at Auburn and Oregon, Bo Nix is an older prospect at 24. But that should mean he's pro ready.
Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine was also selected in fifth round. Estime is coming off two huge seasons for Fighting Irish.Notre Dame running back Audric Estime runs for a touchdown against Stanford during game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.The Broncos did it again Saturday when they selected Notre Dame running back Audric Estime with their No. 147 overall selection in the fifth round. Two picks earlier, at No. 145, the Broncos took Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine.
Only 20 years old, Estime would have been drafted higher had he not run a disappointing 4.71 second/40 at the NFL Combine. He did improve his 40 time to 4.58 at Notre Dame's Pro Day, Over the past 30 years, the Broncos have had remarkable success with running backs drafted late. Here's a list of 1,000-yard rushers the Broncos have drafted in the fourth round or later:Abrams-Draine, 22, was a second-team All-American and first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection last season as a senior. He is 5-foot-11, 178 pounds. He had four interceptions last year and three in 2021 as a sophomore.
Abrams-Draine was Missouri's top kickoff returner in 2021, returning one for a touchdown. The Broncos are looking for a returner to partner with Marvin Mims Jr. because of the new kickoff alignment that requires two returners in the box between the goal line and 20.
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