D.J. Estes brings early-career depth and tackling reliability to NCCU’s secondary
D.J. Estes is a young North Carolina Central defensive back who already showed real game experience in 2024, appearing in 11 games and finishing with 19 tackles, including 13 solo stops. His value is less about flashy ball-production and more about dependable physicality, tackling, and developmental upside in the Eagles’ secondary. For a team, he profiles as a steady, coachable DB with room to grow into a stronger coverage piece as his reps and polish continue to build.
