Clemson DL Ruke Orhorhoro comments on plans for 2023

Clemson defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro remained undecided on his plans for the 2023 season.

Orhorhoro was unsure if he would return to Clemson for one more season. With two more game left in Clemson’s campaign, Orhorhoro will wait until the season is over to make a decision on his future with the program.

“There’s a lotta football left to be played,” Orhorhoro said on Monday morning.

DT Ruke Orhorhoro says he's undecided on returning to Clemson. He walked on Senior Day 2 weeks ago as a four-year junior and graduate, but he's staying focused on the end of the 2022 season. "There's a lotta football left to be played"

— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) November 28, 2022

Clemson still has the ACC Championship Game and a bowl game left on its schedule. Orhorhoro will be a critical part of Clemson’s defensive efforts in the next 2 games.

On the season, Orhorhoro recorded 21 total tackles and 3 sacks in 11 games. In Week 13, Orhorhoro recorded 2 total tackles and 1 sack against South Carolina. As a defensive tackle, Orhorhoro has been a fixture in the middle of the defensive line.

Last season, Orhorhoro appeared in 13 games and was a major contributor on defense. He finished his sophomore season with 42 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 3 pass breakups, and 1 fumble recovery.

Clemson is set to take on North Carolina in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.