The Atlanta Falcons have made a trade ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, sending a defensive tackle to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Falcons Defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro was traded to the Jaguars for other defensive tackle Maason Smith on Friday. Both players were the team’s 2024 second-round picks during the 2024 NFL Draft.
Orhorhoro, the 35th pick two years ago, has 36 tackles, 3.5 sacks, seven quarterback hits, and one pass breakup in 25 games. Smith, taken 13 spots later, has 32 tackles, three sacks, four quarterback hits, and four pass breakups in 24 games.
Neither the Jaguars nor the Falcons holds a first-round pick in next week’s draft, as the Falcons will make their first selection in the second round at pick number 48, while the Jags will use their first pick at number 56.
Both teams are expected to target defensive tackles during the draft.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Falcons and Jags swap 2024 2nd round picks ahead of next week’s draft
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