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0:372025 NFL Draft Grades: Cowboys Select Donovan Ezeiruaku No. 44
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1:06NFL Mock Draft: Eagles land Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku 32nd overall
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Top Edge Rushers in the 2025 NFL Draft: No. 3 Donovan Ezeiruaku (Boston College)
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3:13Bill O'Brien on depth at running back and end of spring
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2:08DB Syair Torrence on the talent of the defensive backfield
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5:38RB Jordan McDonald on the depth in running back room and how each plays different roles
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3:13Bill O'Brien on his quarterbacks and more
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1:49CB Isaiah Farris on the play of secondary at camp
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2:28VJ Wilkins on differences between BC and Campbell, which WR he looks up to
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2:19WR Luke McLaughlin on the offense and working with a stacked WR room
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3:40DL Sed McConell on Onye Nwosisi and Favor Bate, start of camp
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7:23Bill O'Brien on walk ons who have had strong spring
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3:05Boston College WR Reed Harris on his size and winning battles
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Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 85.00 (Pro Bowl potential)
Pro Comparison: Javon Solomon
Summary
Donovan Ezeiruaku is a smaller EDGE rusher with long limbs and a refined, technical approach to the game. He relies on a diverse set of hand moves -- cross chop, swipe and swim -- to win at the point of attack, combining them effectively with coordinated footwork. His burst is above average but not elite, and while his low center of gravity adds deceptive power, his bull rush still needs more strength to translate to the NFL.
Ezeiruaku’s athleticism is solid but not exceptional, with adequate quickness and flexibility but limited bend and twitch. Against the run, he competes hard but can be overwhelmed at the point of attack due to his smaller stature. His best fit is as a stand-up OLB in a 3-4 scheme, where added space can maximize his pass-rush repertoire and keep offensive tackles off balance.
While his physical ceiling is modest, Ezeiruaku’s advanced technique and football IQ make him a dependable contributor in the right system.
About
- 2024: 13th consensus All-American in school history (first since 2013) and ACC Defensive Player of the Year
- 2024: Led the nation in sacks per game (1.38) and total sacks during the regular season (16.5)
Strengths
- Detailed pass-rush plans that bewilder OTs
- Surprising point-of-attack power
- Can win inside because of his ability to get skinny between blockers
Weaknesses
- Not overly twitchy or explosive
- Size will limit him against large OTs
- Doesn't disengage from on a consistent basis if he doesn't win immediately
Combine Data
- Bench press: 22 reps
- Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.19 seconds
- Broad jump: 9 feet, 11 inches
- 3-cone drill: 6.94 seconds
Top Donovan Ezeiruaku News
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Cowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku: Heading to Dallas
The Cowboys selected Ezeiruaku in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 44th overall.
This is a windfall for the Cowboys as Ezeiruaku was often projected to go as early as the 20's in this draft. Ezeiruaku had an up-and-down career at Boston College. He broke out with 8.5 sacks in 2022 as a sophomore before that number fell to 2.0 the following season. Ezeiruaku ended on a high note, though, racking up an ACC-leading 16.5 sacks and 20.5 total tackles for loss as a senior. He is on the smaller side (6-foot-2, 248 pounds), which may have led to his slide, but he has a refined toolbox of pass-rushing moves and good athleticism to back it up. Adding any sort of credible pass-rushing threat opposite Micah Parsons would give Dallas a scary front seven.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 251 lbs |
| Birthplace: Williamstown, NJ |
| Age: 21 |
