Falcons trade former 2nd-round pick to Jaguars for DT Maason Smith

The Atlanta Falcons trading defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jacksonville Jaguars for defensive lineman Maason Smith, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Both players were selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft but have made minimal impact over their first two seasons. The Falcons traded up to get Orhorhoro at pick No.

35 overall in 2024, however, the former Clemson standout appeared in just eight games as a rookie and was a healthy scratch for much of the season. Orhorhoro has appeared in 17 games (eight starts), recording 36 tackles (16 solo) and 3. 5 sacks.

Smith was selected 13 spots after Orhorhoro by the Jaguars. The former LSU defensive tackle has appeared in 24 games, recording 32 tackles (14 solo) and three sacks. Sources: the Falcons are trading DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars in exchange for DT Maason Smith.

pic. twitter. com/SVKnpeBPJx — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2026 This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Ruke Orhorhoro trade for Jaguars Maason Smith