{"id":946887,"date":"2026-07-16T07:33:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/946887\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T07:33:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:33:26","slug":"boubacar-traore-edge-notre-dame-2027-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-scouting-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/946887\/","title":{"rendered":"Boubacar Traore, EDGE, Notre Dame: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report"},"content":{"rendered":"


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1. General Information<\/p>\n

Name<\/p>\n

Boubacar Traore<\/a><\/p>\n

Position<\/p>\n

Edge Rusher (EDGE)<\/p>\n

Jersey Number<\/p>\n

#5<\/p>\n

Class<\/p>\n

Junior<\/p>\n

School<\/p>\n

Notre Dame<\/p>\n

Height \/ Weight<\/p>\n

6\u20195\u2033 \/ 253 lbs<\/p>\n

Hometown \/ HS<\/p>\n

Boston, Mass. \/ Catholic Memorial<\/p>\n

2. Career Statistical Breakdown
\nDefensive Production<\/p>\n

Season<\/p>\n

Team<\/p>\n

Conf<\/p>\n

Class<\/p>\n

G<\/p>\n

Tackles<\/p>\n

TFL<\/p>\n

Sacks<\/p>\n

FF<\/p>\n

PD<\/p>\n

INT (TD)<\/p>\n

2023<\/p>\n

Notre Dame<\/p>\n

Ind<\/p>\n

FR<\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

1.0<\/p>\n

1.0<\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

0<\/p>\n

0 (0)<\/p>\n

2024<\/p>\n

Notre Dame<\/p>\n

Ind<\/p>\n

SO<\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

11<\/p>\n

5.0<\/p>\n

3.0<\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

0<\/p>\n

1 (1)<\/p>\n

2025<\/p>\n

Notre Dame<\/p>\n

Ind<\/p>\n

JR<\/p>\n

11<\/p>\n

37<\/p>\n

10.0<\/p>\n

6.5<\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

0<\/p>\n

0 (0)<\/p>\n

Total<\/p>\n

\u00a0
\n\u00a0
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n

21<\/p>\n

49<\/p>\n

16.0<\/p>\n

10.5<\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

0<\/p>\n

1 (1)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. NFL Combine Testing Projections<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

40-Yard Dash: 4.60 \u2013 4.70 seconds
\nVertical Jump: 33.0\u2033 \u2013 35.0\u2033
\nBroad Jump: 9\u201910\u201d \u2013 10\u20194\u2033
\n10-Yard Split: 1.58 \u2013 1.65 seconds
\nBench Press: 20 \u2013 24 repetitions<\/p>\n

4. Scouting Notes
\nBackground Profile<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Key Strengths<\/p>\n

Length & Frame: Standing at 6\u20195\u2033 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.
\nExplosive Get-Off: Demonstrates excellent first-step quickness and closing speed, allowing him to consistently stress the arc and collapse the pocket.
\nPlaymaking 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.
\nPositional 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.<\/p>\n

Developmental Focus<\/p>\n

As he approaches the 2027 draft cycle, evaluators will monitor Traore\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Draft Countdown Film Notes<\/p>\n

Brian Bosarge<\/a>:<\/p>\n

pending<\/p>\n

All-Star Game Notes<\/p>\n

pending<\/p>\n

Combine\/Pro Day Measurables<\/p>\n

pending<\/p>\n

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