The Atlanta Falcons added a versatile presence to their defensive line after taking Clemson’s Ruke Orhorhoro in the NFL Draft.
returned home from his trip to the NFL Combine, he kept a black hat with a red under brim inside his car.Minutes later, Orhorhoro placed the hat on top of his head, some two months after initially acquiring it at the Indiana Convention Center.Fontenot’s tries were unsuccessful – but he had better fortunes Friday.
Orhorhoro’s athletic traits stand out both on paper and film; at the NFL Combine, he ran a 4.89 40-yard dash with a 1.67 10-yard split and recorded jumps of 32” in the vertical and 9’8” in the broad. “Talk about a big, powerful, athletic man,” Fontenot said. “Excellent skill set, versatile up front, plays the runs, plays the pass, excellent motor, top-notch makeup. So, we’re very excited about him, the versatility he brings up front, the player he is.”
As Fontenot mentioned, Atlanta views Orhorhoro as a “perfect fit” within its current defensive line makeup – and his versatility plays a central role in that aspect. Orhororo’s football journey is made particularly impressive by his relative inexperience; he first started playing football during spring practice his sophomore year of high school, meaning his first live snap came as a junior.
Orhorhoro believes the Falcons have a strong nucleus of veterans who can take him under their wing, headlined by Jarrett, and he’s eager to absorb the knowledge.
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