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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.
The Atlanta Falcons updated their injury report ahead of their Monday Night Football game against the Los Angeles Rams, adding defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro and tight end Kyle Pitts, both with knee injuries, along with other limited players.
Giants general manager Joe Schoen is considering whether to draft a quarterback or a wide receiver with the No. 6 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. In a seven-round mock draft, the Giants are projected to select wide receiver Malik Nabers in the first round, followed by defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, cornerback Andru Phillips, tight end Theo Johnson, running back Isaac Guerendo, and edge rusher Mohamed Kamara in subsequent rounds. The team's focus on addressing key positions and building depth is evident throughout the mock draft.
Clemson Tigers' defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro disagrees with a roughing the passer penalty called against linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. during their game against Wake Forest. Orhorhoro laughed at the call and expressed his liking for the hit, stating that Trotter timed it well and that the team is usually coached to avoid hitting the quarterback when they see the motion of his arm.