Another Clemson product came off the board Friday night when Ruke Orhorhoro heard his name called early on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The former Tiger defensive tackle was selected in the second round by the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 35 overall pick.
Orhorhoro became the 79th NFL Draft selection in Dabo Swinney’s head coaching tenure and the 12th second-round pick of his tenure. He is Clemson’s eighth all-time NFL Draft selection by the Atlanta Falcons.
There were plenty of reactions on social media after the Falcons picked Orhorhoro. Check out some of what they are saying below:
This moment is everything. @ruke33 is headed to the @AtlantaFalcons. pic.twitter.com/zRGjeerfXy
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 26, 2024
ATL WHATS GOOOOOOOOOD
— Ruke Orhorhoro (@ruke33) April 26, 2024
Let's get to work, @ruke33! 😤
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 26, 2024
RUUUUUUUUKE.
Make ‘em know your name in Atlanta, @ruke33. #ALLIN #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/1Bbh2ahCS6
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 26, 2024
This will bring a tear to a glass eye! @ruke33 🤝 @GradyJarrett
It’s up! https://t.co/1PXEk3IFYn
— Tajh Boyd (@TajhB10) April 26, 2024
@ruke33 YOU THE ONE BOY!!! ATL wit it‼️
— Peter Woods (@35Pwoo) April 26, 2024
LETS GO!!! Mann I’m so happy for you bro!! @ruke33 https://t.co/pLd6pwGFtL
— Amari Rodgers3️⃣ (@arodgers_3) April 26, 2024
It did not take long for Ruke to hear his named called in Day 2 of NFL Draft https://t.co/z5Wd3dCB7m
— Will Vandervort (@steelerwill) April 26, 2024
There was an attempt by former Falcons WR Andre Rison to correctly pronounce the name of Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro … Huge jump for Ruke, who goes with the third pick of the second round to Atlanta (it’s Oh-roh-roh-roh) pic.twitter.com/ugsIWKp4cP
— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) April 26, 2024
Dabo Swinney and Nick Eason on Ruke Orhorhoro pic.twitter.com/ds43mjHdFV
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) April 26, 2024
Each of Clemson’s last three selections by the Falcons — DE Vic Beasley (2015), DT Grady Jarrett (2015) and CB A.J. Terrell (2020) — have earned at least one Pro Bowl or All-Pro selection in Atlanta.
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) April 26, 2024
Congratulations to @ruke33 for being drafted by the @AtlantaFalcons! pic.twitter.com/hvL6nUv274
— Jim Clements (@ClemsonPrez) April 26, 2024
864 ✈️ 404@Ruke33 | @AtlantaFalcons | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/Z6TT0yTJ0A
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 26, 2024
Ruke will make some noise in the ATL! @Ruke33 | @AtlantaFalcons | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/It7HDjfGjS
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) April 26, 2024
Atlanta Selects DT Ruke Orhorhoro 35th Overall
🔴 53 QB Pressures Since 2022 (4th Among ACC DTs) pic.twitter.com/dY53HDPT7U
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 26, 2024
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 26, 2024
Let's do it, @ruke33!!! pic.twitter.com/1DfAkSVOUE
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 26, 2024
The best is yet to come for @ruke33 🐅📈 pic.twitter.com/kKA2Z9ggrM
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) April 26, 2024
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