"Orhorhoro was a player the Falcons coveted enough to move up for in 2024, and while that was a defensive coordinator, a head coach, and a general manager ago, it's still jarring."
"While he was productive at times last year, Orhorhoro struggled quite a bit against the run, while the slightly bigger Smith may well be viewed as a better fit."
"This would appear to be a new staff and Jeff Ulbrich deciding Orhorhoro was not an ideal fit for their defensive front and Smith would be an upgrade."
The Falcons traded Ruke Orhorhoro, the 35th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, for Maason Smith, the 48th pick from the Jaguars. This trade is surprising as Orhorhoro was highly valued by the Falcons, who moved up to select him. Despite having 3.5 sacks last year, Orhorhoro struggled against the run. Smith, who had three sacks as a rookie, is viewed as a better fit for the Falcons' defensive front. The trade reflects a change in team strategy and player evaluation after two seasons.
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