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Boubacar Traore showcases skills ahead of 2027 NFL Draft from Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:25 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Boubacar Traore showcases skills ahead of 2027 NFL Draft from Notre Dame

Summary

Boubacar Traore, a junior edge rusher from Notre Dame, enters the 2026 season after a breakout 2025 campaign that included 10 sacks and 31 pressures. Standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 253 pounds, Traore has demonstrated significant improvement and solid football IQ. His play during the past season established him as a key figure on Notre Dame's defensive front. With a mixed skill set that includes strong tackling ability and decent coverage skills, Traore is expected to draw attention from NFL scouts ahead of the 2027 Draft.

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•Traore recorded 10 sacks and 31 pressures in 2025.
•He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 253 pounds.
•Traore has a football IQ, awareness, and effective tackling skills.
•He showed the ability to handle both run stopping and pass rush roles.
•His brother, Badara Traore, currently plays in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals.

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2:25 AMYahoo Sports — 2027 NFL Draft Summer Report: Boubacar Traore, edge, Notre Dame

What they're saying

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Notre Dame edge rusher Boubacar Traore enters 2026 coming off a breakout season and possesses the size, intelligence, and physicality
— Yahoo Sports

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