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Falcons trade up, pick Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro in 2nd round

The Atlanta Falcons traded up, surrendering pick No. 79 in the third round, to snag the 35th pick in the draft and select Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro.

A surprise selection here—he was projected to go in the third round in most every mock draft and prospect ranking I saw—Orhorhoro is a tough, versatile interior defensive lineman who adds youth and talent to this Falcons group up front.

#Falcons are selecting DT Ruke Orhorhoro

— Bobby Thompson (@BThomps81) April 26, 2024

I wrote about him briefly after Mel Kiper mocked him to the Falcons in the third round a little while back, noting that he seemed to have room to grow at the next level and could be moved around.