Ruke Orhorhoro
Career Summary
Ruke Orhorhoro played defensive tackle at Clemson.
Ruke Orhorhoro played at Clemson from 2019 through 2023, appearing in 53 games with 30 starts.
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Early Life
Orhorhoro moved from Nigeria to the United States as a child.
Born in Nigeria, Orhorhoro moved to the United States at age nine. He played basketball before taking up high school football.
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High School
Orhorhoro played at River Rouge High School in Michigan.
Orhorhoro began playing football in 2017 at River Rouge. As a senior in 2018, he recorded 13 sacks and 22 tackles for loss as the team finished 8-2.
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College Career
Orhorhoro developed into a starter at Clemson.
Orhorhoro finished his Clemson career with 12 sacks. He earned a sociology degree in May 2022 and a master's degree in athletic leadership in December 2023.
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Career Accomplishments
Orhorhoro earned All-ACC recognition in 2023.
Orhorhoro was named third-team All-ACC in 2023 after starting all 12 games in which he appeared and recording five sacks.
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30596, 00-0039733, 2001-10-13, Ruke Orhorhoro, Ruke, Orhorhoro
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