Falcons Trade Defensive Tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to Jaguars for Maason Smith
Falcons trade DT Orhorhoro for Jags DT Smith
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The Atlanta Falcons traded defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for Maason Smith. Both players were second-round picks, with Orhorhoro having recorded 36 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 25 games, while Smith has 32 tackles and three sacks in 24 games. This trade comes ahead of the upcoming NFL draft.
- 01Ruke Orhorhoro has 36 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 25 games.
- 02Maason Smith recorded 32 tackles and three sacks in 24 games.
- 03Both teams are looking to strengthen their defensive tackle positions in the upcoming NFL draft.
- 04The Falcons ranked 24th in run defense, while the Jaguars led the league in 2025.
- 05Neither team holds a first-round pick in the draft.
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In a notable trade, the Atlanta Falcons have sent defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for defensive tackle Maason Smith. Orhorhoro, selected 35th overall in 2022, has achieved 36 tackles and 3.5 sacks over 25 games, while Smith, who was picked 48th, has recorded 32 tackles and three sacks in 24 games. This trade is significant as both teams prepare for the upcoming NFL draft, where they aim to bolster their defensive lines. The Jaguars, who excelled in run defense in 2025, and the Falcons, who struggled at 24th in the same category, are expected to focus on defensive tackle positions, with the Falcons picking at 48 and the Jaguars at 56 in the draft.
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This trade could enhance the defensive capabilities of both teams, particularly as they prepare for the NFL draft.
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