The Dallas Cowboys have added a new weapon to their defensive lineup, selecting Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Ezeiruaku, known for his explosive pass-rushing ability, wasted no time getting familiar with his new team, receiving a personal welcome from Micah Parsons, one of the league's premier defenders even with an uncertain future with the team. "He reached out after the draft.
He said, 'Let's get to work,' and I said, 'Let's do it,'" Ezeiruaku shared, via Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys team website. Ezeiruaku arrives in Dallas at a pivotal moment. The departure of DeMarcus Lawrence, a longtime cornerstone of the Cowboys' defense, left a noticeable gap, particularly in the pass rush.
He would leave! Micah Parsons admits that he would not be part of the Dallas Cowboys if this happens Lawrence signed with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, exiting on contentious terms after a public back-and-forth with Parsons, signaling an unceremonious end to his tenure in Dallas. Now, it's up to Ezeiruaku to step in and prove himself as an impact player.
Numbers speak for themselves His stats from Boston College suggest he has the tools to do just that. He had 16.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles in his senior season and 30 sacks, 47 tackles for loss, and eight forced fumbles in his four-year career. "They're getting somebody who is athletic off the edge but is a dawg," Ezeiruaku said.
"He's going to stick his nose in there in the run game, and he's going to get after the quarterback in the passing game." With Parsons leading the charge, Ezeiruaku has a golden opportunity to learn from one of the best while carving out his own role in Dallas. His versatility, physicality, and ability to disrupt plays make him a promising addition to a defense looking to maintain its dominance in the NFC.
As the 2025 season approaches, the pressure will be on Ezeiruaku to translate his college success to the pros, ensuring that Cowboys fans won't be left reminiscing about what they lost in Lawrence.
