2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
40
SACKS
2.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
A second-round pick out of Boston College in 2025, Ezeiruaku's smaller frame could cause problems for him in the NFL against the run, but his long arms and athleticism allow him to fend off blockers, and he already has a strong array of pass-rush moves. The Cowboys offer a perfect landing spot for the 21-year-old, as offenses won't be able to focus on Ezeiruaku while Micah Parsons is rampaging into the backfield. Ezeiruaku will get a chance to develop behind veteran Dante Fowler. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $10.16 million contract with the Cowboys in July of 2025.
Has big role in rookie season
Ezeiruaku totaled 40 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, and forced a fumble over 17 games during the 2025 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Ezeiruaku was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and filled a key role for Dallas' defense in his first pro campaign. The Boston College product logged a defensive snap count over 50 percent in 12 of the Cowboys' final 13 games, with the exception being Week 18 against the Giants. Ezeiruaku figures to take on a similarly significant role next season and will look to grow as a pass rusher after notching a modest 2.0 sacks as a rookie.
Ezeiruaku was a second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and filled a key role for Dallas' defense in his first pro campaign. The Boston College product logged a defensive snap count over 50 percent in 12 of the Cowboys' final 13 games, with the exception being Week 18 against the Giants. Ezeiruaku figures to take on a similarly significant role next season and will look to grow as a pass rusher after notching a modest 2.0 sacks as a rookie.
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Measurables Review
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How do Donovan Ezeiruaku's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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6' 2"Weight
248 lbsShuttle Time
4.19 secCone Drill
6.94 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
119 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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Five tackles in win
Ezeiruaku compiled five total tackles (three solo) in Monday night's 33-16 victory over the Raiders.
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Produces first career sack
Ezeiruaku recorded four tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
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Making strong early impression
Ezeiruaku has been the standout of the Cowboys' edge rusher group through the early part of training camp, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Heading to Dallas
The Cowboys selected Ezeiruaku in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 44th overall.
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Taking advantage of more reps
Ezeiruaku has been one of the best players on the field for the Cowboys in training camp, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Micah Parsons has been sidelined for the first practices of training camp due to a back issue, which has opened the door for Ezeiruaku to get more reps with the first-team defense. Ezeiruaku has made the most of his opportunity and has been one of the standouts in practice, with head coach Brian Schottenheimer heavily praising the rookie second-round pick after Thursday's practice. A strong training camp would give Ezeiruaku a chance to supplant veteran Dante Fowler for the second starting defensive end job opposite Parsons.
Micah Parsons has been sidelined for the first practices of training camp due to a back issue, which has opened the door for Ezeiruaku to get more reps with the first-team defense. Ezeiruaku has made the most of his opportunity and has been one of the standouts in practice, with head coach Brian Schottenheimer heavily praising the rookie second-round pick after Thursday's practice. A strong training camp would give Ezeiruaku a chance to supplant veteran Dante Fowler for the second starting defensive end job opposite Parsons.