FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons signed defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to his rookie deal, the organization announced Monday.
Orhorhoro's rookie deal is estimated to be $9.9 million in total value, according to OverTheCap.com. He would carry a cap number of $1.8 million in 2024 before topping out in 2027 at $3.1 million.
Get to know more about the Falcons' No. 35 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 294
School: Clemson
2023 stats: 12 appearances, 12 starts | 22 tackles, eight for loss, five sacks | One pass breakup
Honors: Third-team All-ACC in 2023
Quotes
General manager Terry Fontenot: "Talk about a big, powerful, athletic man. Excellent skillset, versatile up front, plays the runs, plays the pass, excellent motor, top-notch makeup. We're very excited about him and the versatility he brings up front, the player he is."
Head coach Raheem Morris: "What we really valued was the position flexibility and having the ability to move him around: to be able to play the end position, being able to play that nose tackle position, being able to play that three-technique position. That's something he did a lot of at Clemson, moved all over the place."
