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Dallas Cowboys Select Boston College Star Donovan Ezeiruaku in Second Round of NFL Draft

The ACC Defensive Player of the Year, known for his record-breaking senior season and Combine dominance, joins a potent Cowboys pass rush led by Micah Parsons.

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Overview

  • Donovan Ezeiruaku was drafted 44th overall in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Ezeiruaku earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors after leading the nation with 16½ sacks in his senior season, tying Boston College’s single-season record.
  • He impressed at the NFL Combine with top positional times in the three-cone drill and 20-yard shuttle, solidifying his second-round draft projection.
  • After a challenging junior year, Ezeiruaku rebounded with a dominant senior season, showcasing resilience and growth in his game.
  • The first-generation Nigerian-American is expected to complement Micah Parsons on Dallas’s defense, aiming to enhance one of the league’s top pass-rushing units.