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Jacksonville trades Maason Smith to Atlanta for defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro, a move the piece views as a win for the Jaguars thanks to Orhorhoro’s pass-rush upside, Smith’s uncertain roster status and injury setbacks, and the resulting Draft/roster-building flexibility for Jacksonville.
The Jaguars swapped DLs with the Falcons, trading Maason Smith to Atlanta for DL Ruke Orhorhoro and waiving OL Cooper Hodges. Orhorhoro, 24, was a 2024 second‑round pick and has 36 tackles, 7 QB hits, and 3.5 sacks in 25 games, joining a Falcons defense that recorded 57 sacks in 2025.
The Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a DL swap: Ruke Orhorhoro goes to Jacksonville in exchange for Maason Smith. Orhorhoro, a 2024 second‑round pick (No. 35) who started eight times across 25 appearances for Atlanta, posted 3.5 sacks last season as part of a Falcons defense that set a franchise sacks record; he has two years left on his rookie contract. Smith, a LSU product drafted by Jacksonville at No. 48 in 2024, is a 6‑5, 306‑pound DT who dealt with injuries in college but showed upside; he has appeared in 24 NFL games with seven starts for the Jaguars, including notable college production and a projected high ceiling. The trade centers on upgrading interior pressure for both teams while each side continues building with young, rookie‑contract talent.
Pavelle presents a mock draft for the 2024 NFL Draft, assuming minimal changes in the free agency lineup for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The draft includes potential picks for various positions, such as center, defensive tackle, cornerback, wide receiver, and quarterback, with a focus on players who fit the team's needs and style. The selections aim to address current and future needs for the team, with an emphasis on finding potential stars and valuable depth.
LSU star defensive tackle Maason Smith will be suspended for the season opener against Florida State due to impermissible benefits from an autograph signing. LSU appealed the suspension and explored scheduling a Week Zero game to serve the suspension earlier, but both attempts were unsuccessful. Smith, who suffered a season-ending injury last year, will serve the suspension on September 3. Despite a sprained ankle, Smith's return will be eagerly anticipated for LSU's game against Grambling State on September 9.
LSU star defensive tackle Maason Smith has been suspended for the Tigers' season opener against Florida State due to a one-game NCAA suspension for receiving an improper benefit. Smith, who suffered a torn ACL last year, was expected to have a strong comeback season and is considered one of LSU's best defensive players. Without him, LSU will rely on other defensive tackles to fill the void. Smith can return in Week 2 for the home opener against Grambling.