Estep enrolled at Bowling Green in 1982.[1] Initially a defensive end and outside linebacker, he redshirted as a freshman and then, as a sophomore in 1983, switched to playing as an offensive lineman.[4] He received a varsity letter four years at Bowling Green.[1] Known for his aggressiveness, he was nicknamed "The Terminator" after the film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.[4]The Daily Sentinel-Tribune described him as someone who "wouldn't hurt a fly", but noted he was completely different on the field.[4] Estep said that "I like to hit people ... When I pull I like to level somebody. And in pass protection, when a linebacker or someone is blitzing, I like to get a good shot on him. After one or two of those, he doesn't want to blitz."[4]
In 1985, Estep was named first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) as well as an honorable mention All-American.[4] He was also named to an All-American team composed of players from the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.[4] As a senior in 1986, he repeated as a first-team All-MAC selection.[6]
Professional career
After going unselected in the 1987 NFL draft, Estep signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.[7] Increasing his weight to 285 pounds (129kg) when he joined the Jets, he was reported to be among their top performers on the bench press and was asked to play right guard.[8] However, he ended up being waived at the start of August 1987.[9] Later, in October, NFL players went on strike, and as a result, teams signed replacement players.[10] Estep signed to play for the Green Bay Packers as a replacement and saw action in their first strike game against the Minnesota Vikings.[10] He was waived after his first game with the Packers, but was then claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills the following day.[10] He appeared in the Bills' next two games, against the New England Patriots and New York Giants, and was tasked with blocking future Pro Football Hall of FamerLawrence Taylor against the Giants.[10] In the strike games, Estep appeared as a guard and tackle.[11] At the end of the strike the following week, Estep and most other replacement players were released.[10] He noted to The Newark Advocate that his three-game stint in professional football gave him the money that allowed him to finish school, pay off his bills and make "a pretty good down payment on a new car."[10]
After his football career, Estep worked as a salesman for Mathews Ford.[12]
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