Jaguars' New DT Compared to All-Pro Chris Jones

Jaguars' New DT Compared to All-Pro Chris Jones examines how a Jacksonville Jaguars trade could reshape their interior pass rush. In April, the Jaguars sent defensive tackle Maason Smith to the Atlanta Falcons and received DT Ruke Orhorhoro in return, with the deal involving two second-round picks from 2024. Over two seasons with Atlanta, Orhorhoro totaled 36 tackles, seven quarterback hits, five tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and one pass breakup across 25 games, including eight starts. At 24, he is a Clemson product who played there alongside Trevor Lawrence during Clemson’s final two seasons for Lawrence (2019–2020). The article cites Tony Wiggins of the Locked On Jaguars podcast, who compared Orhorhoro’s look and athletic build to Kansas City’s Chris Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro. While the Jaguars shouldn’t expect the same level immediately, it argues Orhorhoro could add interior pressure for coordinator Anthony Campanile’s defense.