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Falcons fans are officially smashing the panic button on struggling draft pick

The Atlanta Falcons' defense has been completely rejuvenated in large part due to a much-improved pass-rush. Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are taking the NFL by storm and Brandon Dorlus is amid a breakout sophomore season, but he wasn't even the first defender Atlanta drafted in 2024.

Second-round defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro was drafted two rounds before Dorlus, but has been significantly worse this season. His 2.5 sacks are reason for optimism, but the 24-year-old has struggled in run defense while being out-performed by Dorlus, David Onyemata, and Zach Harrison.

The ex-Clemson standout was highly-regarded in league circles, but has struggled to recoup value of being the 35th overall pick in the NFL Draft.