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DJ Estes

DB · #29 ·
Transfer
Height5'9"
Weight180 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
Active transfer
Last schoolNC
Available sinceJun 11, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updatedSep 10, 2026, 3:23 AM
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Background

2024 - REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON Played in 11 games for the Eagles. Recorded 19 tackles (13 solo) for the season, including two tackles for loss, an interception and a forced fumble. Had a season-high three tackles four times: against North Carolina (Sept. 14), Norfolk State (Sept. 28), Campbell (Oct. 5) and South Carolina State (Oct. 31). Intercepted a pass in the Eagles' season opener against Alabama State (Sept. 1). Forced a fumble against North Carolina A&T (Sept. 21). 2023 - FRESHMAN SEASON Saw action in four games for the Eagles before redshirting. Had five tackles for the season, including three solo stops. Recorded a pair of solo tackles against Winston-Salem State (Sept. 2). Also had two tackles (one solo) in the Circle City Classic against Mississippi Valley State (Sept. 23). Recorded an assisted tackle against South Carolina State (Oct. 26). HOOVER HIGH SCHOOL Lettered all four years for the Buccaneers. Was a three-year starter for head coach Josh Nibblet. Recorded 92 tackles and four interceptions as a senior, to go along with seven pass breakups and three forced fumbles. PERSONAL Son of Jalkla and Ramondo Estes. Would like to have dinner with Malcolm X. Dreams of owning his own gym and training world-class athletes.

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁡󠁬󠁿Birmingham, AL
High schoolHoover HS
ScholarshipYes
Career path
  • Enrolled
    DJ Estes (DB) enrolled in North Carolina Central University
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSDEF SNAPSPRODPBUPDEFINTTACKSOLO
2025
North Carolina Central University
98--High2203421
2024
North Carolina Central University
111--Med.0111913
2023
North Carolina Central University
40----00053
Career249--High2315837
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Profile last updated Sep 10, 2026