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Good morning Cowboys nation. Yes, my title is correct. I really do think that the Dallas Cowboys could have actually made one of the best picks in the second round, and he may even be one of the biggest steals in 2025.
Abdul Carter is clearly the runaway favorite for the rookie DPOY award just a few days after the draft, followed by Mason Graham and Jalon Walker, Travis Hunter and others, but what if I told you the Dallas Cowboys second round pick could knock at the door this season?
Boston College defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was selected with the 44th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday night.
I was hoping for a wide receiver, but after they made the pick I went ahead and started to dive into his career at BC and see what type of player he could be at the next level.
Some draft boards had a first round grade on him, but playing at an FBS school is probably the reason he slipped, but his numbers still his numbers are as good as anyone regardless of that, and he has some impressive hardware.
I love Donovan Ezeiruaku. One of the best steals in the draft.
Lack of play strength & power will need to improve, but his quickness, explosiveness, length, & ability to turn the corner with speed is extremely intriguing.
One of my favorite players to evaluate in the 25 class. pic.twitter.com/mjCpNWoZtv
— Connor Livesay (@ConnorNFLDraft) April 28, 2025
Ezeiruaku earned First Team honors by the American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press, and Sporting News.
He was a Second Team All-American pick by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Not only that, he also became BC’s first All-American since the 2022 season and was the first Eagle to be a consensus All-American since 2013.
Ezeiruaku won ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was a First Team All-ACC selection. He led all NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) players in total sacks, finishing the regular season with a total of 16.5 sacks.
His 1.38 sacks per game average was also tops in the FBS. His 16.5 sacks also tied for Boston College’s single-season record, as he posted at least one sack in eight games and two or more in six games.
What grade do you give the Dallas Cowboys draft class?
RG Tyler Booker
DE Donovan Ezeiruaku
CB Shavon Revel Jr.
RB Jaydon Blue
LB Shemar James
OL Ajani Cornelius
DT Jay Toia
RB Phil Mafah
DT Tommy Akingbesote— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) April 26, 2025
Ezeiruaku led Boston College with 80 tackles during the 2024 season, including a team-best 20.5 tackles for a loss, which also ranked second nationally in the FBS.
If we take a look at the current defensive ends for Dallas, the big...
