Falcons Trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro to Jaguars for DT Maason Smith

Adam Schefter reported the Falcons traded defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday. In return, the Falcons received Maason Smith.

Trade details

Both players were second-round defensive tackle picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. The swap drew attention across NFL circles and social platforms.

Searches spiked for the phrase Falcons Trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro to Jaguars after the report. The headline also circulated as Falcons Trade DT Ruke Orhorhoro to Jaguars for DT Maason Smith.

Ruke Orhorhoro

Orhorhoro is 24 years old and played college football at Clemson. Atlanta selected him in the second round of the 2024 draft.

He was a three-year starter at Clemson and earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2023. Those credentials helped his draft stock.

Orhorhoro is entering the third year of a four-year contract worth $9,916,126. That deal included a $4,031,728 signing bonus.

In 2025 he appeared in all 17 games for the Falcons. He totaled 25 tackles, four tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and one pass defense.

Maason Smith

Smith is 23 years old and played one season as a starter at LSU. Jacksonville selected him with the No. 48 overall pick in 2024.

He earned freshman All-American and freshman All-SEC honors in 2021. Those accolades date back to his early college success.

Smith is entering the third year of a four-year contract worth $8,018,596. His signing bonus was $2,651,704.

In 2025 he appeared in 13 games for the Jaguars. He recorded 15 tackles and one pass defense.

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Implications for the teams

The exchange swaps two similar draft profiles and fills interior defensive needs. Both clubs change their depth charts.

Coaches will evaluate scheme fits during the offseason. Further roster moves may follow as teams adjust.

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