Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Edge Rusher (EDGE) |
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Jersey Number |
#5 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
Notre Dame |
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Height / Weight |
6’5″ / 253 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Boston, Mass. / Catholic Memorial |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
FF |
PD |
INT (TD) |
|
2023 |
Notre Dame |
Ind |
FR |
5 |
1 |
1.0 |
1.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 (0) |
|
2024 |
Notre Dame |
Ind |
SO |
5 |
11 |
5.0 |
3.0 |
1 |
0 |
1 (1) |
|
2025 |
Notre Dame |
Ind |
JR |
11 |
37 |
10.0 |
6.5 |
1 |
0 |
0 (0) |
|
Total |
21 |
49 |
16.0 |
10.5 |
3 |
0 |
1 (1) |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his verified high school athletic profile, long frame, and demonstrated on-field explosiveness.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.60 – 4.70 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 33.0″ – 35.0″
- Broad Jump: 9’10” – 10’4″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.58 – 1.65 seconds
- Bench Press: 20 – 24 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Boubacar Traore is a long, highly athletic defensive lineman who arrived in South Bend as a consensus four-star recruit and All-American Bowl selection out of Catholic Memorial in Massachusetts. The brother of NFL offensive lineman Badara Traore, Boubacar possesses exceptional length, boasting an almost 80-inch wingspan. While his early career at Notre Dame was hampered by an injury in 2024, his resilient 2025 campaign cemented his status as a key piece of the Irish defensive front.
Key Strengths
- Length & Frame: Standing at 6’5″ with an 80-inch wingspan, Traore has the ideal physical tools for a modern edge rusher. He uses his length effectively to create separation from offensive tackles and disrupt passing lanes.
- Explosive Get-Off: Demonstrates excellent first-step quickness and closing speed, allowing him to consistently stress the arc and collapse the pocket.
- Playmaking Flair: He has a knack for finding the ball, highlighted by a 34-yard pick-six against Purdue in 2024 and multiple strip-sacks throughout his career.
- Positional Versatility: Recruited with the potential to play either on the edge or slide inside, he offers schematic flexibility. His 2025 season showed improved discipline and strength in run support.
Developmental Focus
As he approaches the 2027 draft cycle, evaluators will monitor Traore’s ability to maintain high-level production over a full, healthy season. While he bulked up to 253 pounds, continuing to add functional strength to his large frame will improve his lower-body anchor against the run. Expanding his pass-rush repertoire beyond his reliance on speed-to-power and natural athleticism will be the final step in establishing himself as a premier edge defender.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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