Boubacar Traore DL/EDGE Notre Dame | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Boubacar Traore DL/EDGE Notre Dame
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (91%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.1 DOB: 10/24/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 09/27/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (91%*) | |
| Age: 20.1 DOB: 10/24/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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58% |
| Pass Rush: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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71% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#42
Position rank:
#5
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| College Games: 10 College Snaps: 160 | ||
ESPN RATING: 82/100
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247 RATING: 94/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Boubacar Traore from Catholic Memorial High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Traore joined Notre Dame after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Traore saw action in 5 games and played a total of 27 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding one stop.
As a sophomore for the Fighting Irish in 2024 Traore played in 4 games and took part in 122 snaps for the Fighting Irish. He recorded only 4 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 7 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 8 total pressures, and 2 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Traore has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- He has decent enough flexibility to bend the edge, and Traore shows a good closing burst.
- He’s effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender, and he has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.
- His spin is his best move, tight and quick to the point that blockers don’t have time to react to it. His closing burst is outstanding.
- Showed initial quickness and good flexibility to dip and bend. He has active hands and suddenness to his movements, demonstrating the ability to counter inside.
- Traore has ideal length as an edge rusher, with room to add more weight onto his frame.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Traore lacks the speed of a chase and- tackle guy. He lacks twitch as a pass rusher and lacks the feet and flexibility to threaten around the edge.
- Plays high and with poor balance and power. He’ll lose ground at the point of attack, and Traore doesn’t get the full benefit of his length.
- Traore lacks a physical element to his game. He’ll have a tough time setting the edge in the run game, and he struggles to disengage once blockers get into his chest.
How other scouting services rate Boubacar Traore (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
42.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
5.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.