3 Plays That Perfectly Show Why the Jaguars Traded for Ruke Orhorhoro

Oct 13, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (98) walks off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Plays That Perfectly Show Why the Jaguars Traded for Ruke Orhorhoro

Originally posted on Jacksonville Jaguars on SI
By John Shipley | Last updated Apr 19, 2026 5:00 AM ET

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have made it clear what their "type" is when it comes to just about every position.

The Jaguars love high-effort players who, in short, play like their hair is on fire. After breaking down the film, that seems to describe new Jaguars defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro and then some.

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So, what exactly does the film say about Orhorhoro and why the Jaguars traded for him? We found three plays from his 2025 season that help perfectly sum it up.

Play #1

When it comes to the way Anthony Campanile approaches defense, the Jaguars demand a certain brand of football. That brand of football starts and stops with defending the run, which the Jaguars did better than any team in football last year. So naturally, I took a look at some of Orhorhoro's run defense reps to get an idea for how he may fare under Campanile.

That brings us to play No. 1. Lined up to the guard's outside shade, Orhorhoro shows a fantastic first-step off the ball and is able to get inside the guard's chest as he crosses his face. Campanile demands block destruction, and that is exactly what Orhorhoro provides on the below play.

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