Cowboys add Donovan Ezeiruaku in 2nd round

The Dallas Cowboys selected Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 44th overall.

Ezeiruaku enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2024 with 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for a loss. He previously did not exceed 8.5 sacks.

The Cowboys allowed four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence to walk as a free agent this offseason.

Pre-draft profile

Ezeiruaku can really get after the quarterback. The Boston College star was second only to Mike Green with 16.5 sacks in his final college season. He's quick off the ball, can bend the edge, and has the change-of-direction skills to effectively counter inside. Ezeiruaku is also good with his hands and has greater length than most players his height. However, his size is still a potential concern looking ahead to the NFL. He doesn't quite have a power element to his rush arsenal, and setting the edge could be a challenge unless he gets stronger. That being said, his lateral movement and quick hands provide the ability to defeat blocks and make splash plays in the run game. Ezeiruaku has a chance to be a true three-down edge defender with some particularly exciting upside in passing situations.