Defensive linemen and linebackers had their media interviews on Wednesday at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, including former Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas, defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
Check out some of what they’re saying about the former Tigers’ interviews, via Clemson Football and various reporters at the combine:
Media day in Indy for the front seven.#NFLCombine 🐅📈 pic.twitter.com/ck98ABY26g
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 28, 2024
Bloom where you're planted @atxlete.#NFLCombine 🐅📈 pic.twitter.com/4fABvkYoVr
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 28, 2024
Just spoke with Clemson’s DL Xavier Thomas, he says he had an informal interview with the Dallas Cowboys 2 nights ago. #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/OCksgPxNVd
— Nicole Hutchison (@nhutchisontv) February 28, 2024
The Panthers are one of many teams Clemson’s Xavier Thomas has met with at the Combine. He sees himself fitting the role of LB Frankie Luvu, a free agent who starts at ILB but can slide outside for pass rushing situations. pic.twitter.com/dtv0yzptZF
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) February 28, 2024
Clemson EDGE Xavier Thomas on what to expect from him in the 40:
“A fast time… a very fast time.” pic.twitter.com/fFyptP0xAv
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 28, 2024
All-time quote from @ruke33.#NFLCombine 🐅📈 pic.twitter.com/X7LTUQ0TMm
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 28, 2024
Ruke Orhorhoro on meeting with Steelers: "It was real good. You know, just Mike Tomlin, he's a guy that's been to our school a lot of times and so he's a familiar face for me, so it just seemed like I was just talking to somebody that I already knew." #Steelers #NFL https://t.co/B9nRFs9Qv7
— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) February 28, 2024
Clemson IDL Ruke Orhorhoro is so damn impressive. Away from his ability as a football player, someone is getting an extremely cerebral athlete with a detailed process to everything he does both on/off the field.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) February 28, 2024
Ruke Orhorhoro also was not shy about his basketball abilities. Said he played a lot of SG/SF. Said if he shot 100 three pointers he’d make 98 😂😂
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 28, 2024
Clemson DL Ruke Orhorhoro talks about how he watches tape to improve his game #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/vwSMs0mA9s
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) February 28, 2024
Clemson DL Ruke Orhorhoro on what he’d say to himself as a kid #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/RzC86Lh4qn
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) February 28, 2024
Clemson IDL Ruke Orhorhoro on what he brings to an nfl defense. pic.twitter.com/pi83lw9HW0
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) February 28, 2024
Versatile DL Ruke Orhorhoro on what position he’ll play at the next level #NFLDraft #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/PpHyps7OHZ
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) February 28, 2024
One of the coolest parts of the Combine is discovering all the connections these prospects have.
Meet DT Ruke Orhorhoro – played at Clemson & is from Lagos, Nigeria. He’s from the same hometown as Kingsley Jonathan & said he knows of him, calls him a cousin.
He also overlapped… pic.twitter.com/JF3pocX8mL
— Maddy Glab (@MadGlab) February 28, 2024
Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro has had a formal interview with the Dallas Cowboys at the NFL Combine.
He said it was a great conversation and that he got impressive feedback on his strengths and weaknesses. pic.twitter.com/aUmkiHwg93
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) February 28, 2024
Family ties @TrotterJr54🤞#NFLCombine 🐅📈 pic.twitter.com/uouBm9Jthq
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) February 28, 2024
Jeremiah Trotter Jr on the biggest part of his game that stands out on film:
“Blitzing” #Eagles pic.twitter.com/wxRKwK5RPi
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 28, 2024
Jeremiah Trotter Jr on what his dad told him about playing with the #Eagles
Says it would be a blessing to play in Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/0svySYe5qG
— Eliot Shorr-Parks (@EliotShorrParks) February 28, 2024
#Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. met with the #Eagles and says Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman were there.
“They’re great guys, great energy, really got good vibe. That'd be a blessing to play for them.” pic.twitter.com/AiJOyY30P4
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) February 28, 2024
Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., son of former #Eagles LB Jeremiah Trotter, asked how his game is different from his dad.
Called himself an “old style linebacker in a new age body that can play 3 downs.” pic.twitter.com/trV3fe6OLX
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) February 28, 2024
Clemson LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr. says he met with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers at the NFL Combine.
Detailed his great respect for Tomlin as a coach and his presence that commanded a room.
Trotter called the Steelers a ‘great organization.’
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) February 28, 2024
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