The Atlanta Falcons enter another NFL Draft this spring with a big need at edge rusher. In part, that's because the Falcons were unable to get much of anything from 2024 draft picks Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus.
Much of the focus on the Atlanta Falcons' rookie class this week centers around quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the team's first-round draft pick who's poised to make his inaugural NFL start Sunday against the New York Giants.
Ahead of Monday night’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Falcons had some good and bad news on the injury front. On the positive side, Ruke Orhorhoro has been activated from the IR.
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
Like the 12-previous games, the Atlanta Falcons’ rookie class won’t play much of a factor in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Atlanta, which ruled out sixth-round rookie running back Jase McClellan on Friday due to a knee injury, will be without a pair of other draftees.
The Atlanta Falcons' defense played its best game of the season in a 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday, and more help appears to be on the way.
In some positive injury news, the Falcons are welcoming rookie Ruke Orhorhoro back to practice this week ahead of the club’s trip to Minnesota, Raheem Morris told the Atlanta media.
Per Amna Subhan, the Falcons have designated DT Ruke Orhorhoro to return from injured reserve and are also signing S Dane Cruikshank to the practice squad.
The Atlanta Falcons are close to getting back a key member of their rookie class. Second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, who’s been on injured reserve since suffering an ankle injury against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8, is expected to be designated to return to practice this week, according to Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.
The Falcons have placed defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro on injured reserve.
Ankle injuries that are bad enough to hobble an NFL defensive lineman are typically four-to-six weeks in recovery. Whether it's a high-ankle sprain or a break, a month is typically best-case scenario.
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, speaking during his press conference Friday, ruled out second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and fifth-round linebacker JD Bertrand for Sunday’s game.
The Atlanta Falcons will likely be without their second-round draft pick, defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro, for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Atlanta Falcons' defense lost one of its most promising young pieces in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside Raymond James Stadium.
While Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro waits for a larger role, perhaps no other teammate better understands his feelings than quarterback Kirk Cousins.
When Ruke Orhorhoro began spring practice in 2022 at Clemson, the now-Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle found himself in a position battle with a pair of future pros in Bryan Bresee and Tyler Davis.
When Jerry Gray walks through the hallways and meeting rooms of the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters in Flowery Branch, Ga., he'll occasionally bump into rookie defensive tackles Ruke Orhorhoro and Brandon Dorlus.
Here's a look at three position battles that could be the most heated during Falcons training camp.
The Falcons continue to add to the number of 2024 draftees on the books.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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