Donovan Ezeiruaku was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 44th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. A former wide receiver and tight end in high school, he transitioned to defensive end and quickly made a name for himself at Boston College. In his final season, he recorded an impressive 80 tackles and 16.5 sacks, earning the title of 2024 ACC Defensive Player of the Year, along with the Ted Hendricks Award. Despite his roots as a Philadelphia Eagles fan, he is ready to embrace his new team. Ezeiruaku also showcased his explosive athleticism at the NFL Combine, ranking among the top defensive prospects.
Ezeiruaku dominated the ACC while at Boston College, finishing his final season with 80 tackles, 16.5 sacks, and winning the 2024 ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
Ezeiruaku's excellent 2024 season continued with him winning the Ted Hendricks Award, given to the top defensive end in the nation.
Though he grew up an Eagles fan, Ezeiruaku stated that whichever team drafted him would earn his future fandom.
At the NFL Combine, Ezeiruaku had the sixth-best athleticism score among defensive ends, showcasing his explosive athletic capability.
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