Our Hunter Thompson explains how second-round draft pick Ruke Orhorhoro could potentially fit with the Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons came into the NFL Draft with two glaring holes that most pundits believed they’d address with their four picks in the top 100. Atlanta needed another cornerback as well as multiple defensive linemen.
Nick Eason watched Ruke Orhorhoro grow first hand at Clemson, so hearing the Atlanta Falcons trade up to select him was no surprise. The former Tiger was picked with the No.
The Atlanta Falcons are not typically one of the most discussed teams in the NFL, but their decisions in the draft last week has everyone talking. The Falcons took University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
Among the six former Clemson standouts who were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft is Ruke Orhorhoro. The 6-foot-4, 294-pound defensive tackle was taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round (No.
With the draft officially in the books, here’s a look at five players who could potentially lose their starting jobs to rookies this season.
On Friday night, Clemson had its second selection of the 2024 NFL Draft when Ruke Orhorhoro was taken by the Atlanta Falcons in the second round with the 35th overall pick.
The Atlanta Falcons didn’t hesitate in the efforts to select former Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro. For that matter, Atlanta gave up a third-round selection to move up eight spots and take the All-ACC defender.
Teams got much better about not reaching during the 2024 NFL Draft, which was evident in Round 1. There weren’t very many egregious reaches — and the ones that were came at important positions such as quarterback and wide receiver.
Ruke Orhorhoro was understandably fired up Friday night when the Atlanta Falcons took him early in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick.
Ruke Orhorhoro looked down at his phone Friday evening and saw a phone call from Atlanta. “I already knew what time it was,” Orhorhoro said. That he did as the Atlanta Falcons traded up to the No.
It did not take long for Ruke Orhorhoro to come off the board on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. The former Clemson defensive tackle had a short wait to hear his name called after the draft resumed Friday night, as the Atlanta Falcons took him with the third pick in the second round (35th overall).
Ruke js headed right down the road to Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons selected Ruke Orhorhoro with the 3rd pick in the second round (35 overall). Ruke joins Tigers Grady Jarrett (DT) and AJ Terrell (CB) on defense, and WR/KR Ray-Ray McCloud on offense and punter Bradley Pinion.
Another Clemson product came off the board Friday night when Ruke Orhorhoro heard his name called early on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft. The former Tiger defensive tackle was selected in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons with the No.
The Atlanta Falcons have selected Clemson defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro with the 35th overall pick of the NFL Draft on Friday night, filling their need for a presence up front.
The Atlanta Falcons get Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro with the 35th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after trading up with the Arizona Cardinals
After a stunning start (per Kirk Cousins, at least) to Round 1, the Falcons are moving up the board to open Round 2. They are acquiring No. 35 from the Cardinals.
The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Ruke Orhorhoro.
Several NFL Draft scouts have stated there are 32 first-round picks in every draft, but most years there aren’t 32 players worthy of a first-round grade.
Position: Defensive Tackle Height: 6’4 (Unofficial) Weight: 290 lbs (Unofficial) Age: 22 years old School: Clemson Tigers I may not know everything in the world, but I do know that the Clemson Tigers football program develops elite quarterbacks, wide receivers, and defensive linemen.
Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro is viewed by ESPN’s Mel Kiper as a sleeper in the 2024 NFL Draft. Orhorhoro isn’t being mentioned as a potential first-round pick at this point, but Kiper believes he possesses that type of talent.
College: Clemson College Position: 3T / 4T / 5T Ideal NFL Position: 3T / 4T / 5T Height/Weight: 6’4", 295 pounds Year / Age: Grad Student / 22 (23 in October) Draft Projection: Top 75 Where I’d Take Him: Mid to late second round Ruke Orhorhoro was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and moved to the United States at nine years old.
The Clemson program under Dabo Swinney has always been known for attempting to create a family connection and bond that has allowed for a winning culture to be created there and has lasted for most of the last decade.
Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro decided Friday not to turn pro and will come back to the Tigers for another season. "I'm coming back," he posted on his social media accounts.
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