ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have added another offensive weapon.
Denver selected Notre Dame running back Audric Estime with the 147th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
"I was just really excited," Estime said. "I was ready for an opportunity. I was ready and waiting for the phone call. I got the phone call, and I am just ready to be a Bronco. They have a winning culture and winning tradition. I am ready to add to that and help contribute to a championship."
Estime averaged 6.4 yards per carry and 111.8 yards per game in 2023 as he posted 1,341 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. The second-team All-American's rushing yardage total ranks fifth in a season in school history, and his 18 rushing touchdowns set a new single-season program record.
The Fighting Irish product led Notre Dame in rushing in back-to-back seasons to end his career.
Estime was the 98th-overall prospect in the draft, according to The Athletic's Dane Brugler.
The Notre Dame alum said he was excited to join quarterback Bo Nix and wide receiver Troy Franklin as young offensive players in this year's draft class.
"They are really good players," Estime said. "I saw them play in college. I am just excited to come in and work with them. Hopefully, we can be together for a couple years and chase a championship together."
The Broncos previously added Franklin on Saturday with the 102nd-overall pick and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine with the 145th-overall pick.
Flip through photos of RB Audric Estime's path from Notre Dame to the Broncos, who selected him with the 147th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime runs a drill during pro day football workouts in South Bend, Ind., Thursday March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs for a touchdown against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) holds off Wake Forest defensive back Malik Mustapha (3) as he runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs with the ball against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) celebrates a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) fends off Central Michigan defensive back Caleb Spann (15) as he runs the ball upfield during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) tries to get past Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) and defensive back Javon McIntyre (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) celebrates scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Oct. 14, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame's Audric Estimé (7) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame's Audric Estimé, right, pushes Tennessee State's James Green (1) aside as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy , Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Notre Dame's Audric Estimé (7) pushes off of Jaden Greathouse (19) to get more yards during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame's Audric Estimé (7) is hoisted in the air after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame's Audric Estimé (7) finds room to run during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Notre Dame's Audric Estimé (7) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) celebrates after defeating BYU in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime, center, is congratulated by wide receiver Jayden Thomas after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 21-10.(AP Photo/David Dermer)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) picks up a first down in front of California linebacker Myles Jernigan (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Notre Dame defeated California 24-17.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Notre Dame running back Audric Estime (7) runs over Syracuse linebacker Alijah Clark (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
