Estes was one of the biggest on-field stock risers this season showing significant improvement in his overall production and athletic development at 6’5”/195. He’s a lengthy target holding potential to develop into a dominant red-zone threat with his combination of size, ball skills and body control. Led Douglas’ offense in receiving with 37 catches for 730 yards and 9 TDs as a senior. Also totaled 58 tackles, 13 TFLs, and 5 sacks from his OLB spot. His top-end speed might limit his ceiling as a WR at the next level but Estes’ athletic frame and versatile skillset present some of the highest upside of any available NV prospect.

Trace Estes Trace Estes 6'5" | 195 lbs | ATH Douglas | 2024 State NV is set to make his playoff debut for Douglas High School. Good size, toughness, and strong hands allow Trace to make the tough catches in traffic over the middle. Trace’s balance and good vision allow him to earn extra yards when operating in small spaces underneath. Good length, athleticism, and tracking ability consistently show when Trace elevates over defenders to snag 50/50 balls out of the air; The redzone threat is sure to have his recruitment heat up before 2024 gets here.

Trace Estes is a walking mismatch out of Minden, Nevada. Trace has received an opportunity to continue his football career at Pacific University. Be on the lookout for more schools surrounding Nevada to recruit Trace before his senior season has finished.

Trace’s next level athleticism shows adjusting at the catchpoint and also utilizing quickness to create as a ball carrier in space. Good balance and power get displayed when Trace flattens smaller defenders in the open field. Trace’s length, strong hands, and athleticism at the catchpoint highlights his potential to be a mismatch redzone target in college.