Atlanta Falcons select Oregon Ducks pass rusher Brandon Dorlus in 2024 NFL draft
The Atlanta Falcons selected Oregon DE Brandon Dorlus in the fourth round with the 109th pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Dorlus was the Ducks’ leader in sacks and passes defended in 2023 en route to first-team all-Pac-12 honors.
Here's what Dorlus brings to Atlanta, based on his career at Oregon.
What Brandon Dorlus brings to Atlanta Falcons in 2024 NFL draft
Dorlus, who was named first-team all-Pac-12 in 2023, is a disruptive pass rusher who has the proven versatility to play anywhere along the defensive line. He led the Ducks last season with career-highs in sacks (5.0) and passes defended (9.0) — which was also a high among defensive linemen in the Pac-12, and seventh-most in the conference overall. He was seventh in the conference with 47 total quarterback pressures.
Brandon Dorlus highlights at Oregon football
In Oregon’s second game of the 2023 season, on the road in Lubbock against Texas Tech, Dorlus recovered a fumble and also pressured Red Raiders QB Tyler Shough into throwing an interception that was returned for a game-sealing TD by linebacker Jeffrey Bassa with 35 seconds to play in the 38-30 win. He also had an impressive performance in a loss to Washington, as he sacked QB Michael Penix Jr. once and was credited with seven pressures.
Brandon Dorlus stats with Oregon football
106 tackles, 27 TFLs,12.0 sacks, 13 PD.
How Brandon Dorlus performed at NFL Combine
Dorlus had a solid showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he ran 4.85 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 7.43 in the 3-cone drill. Both times were second-fastest among all defensive tackles. He also had a broad jump of 9 feet, 3 inches.
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This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Atlanta Falcons pick Oregon football's Brandon Dorlus in NFL draft
