3 things to know about new Jaguars' DT Ruke Orhorhoro
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Falcons in exchange for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. Orhorhoro is expected to bring more pass rush capabilities to the Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have made a player-for-player trade with the Falcons, sending defensive tackle Maason Smith to Atlanta in return for defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. The Jaguars needed to improve their defensive tackle position, particularly in generating a consistent pass rush. Orhorhoro, who was drafted 35th overall in the 2024 NFL draft, had 30 pressures and four sacks last season, ranking tied for 51st in PFF's pass rush productivity metric among 121 defensive tackles. In contrast, Smith had 11 pressures and no sacks across 191 pass rush snaps. Orhorhoro is expected to benefit from a fresh start in Jacksonville after being overshadowed by Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus last season. The trade provides a change of scenery for both players, who were drafted by GMs no longer with their former teams.
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