Many wanted the Dallas Cowboys to focus on getting weapons on the offensive side of the ball early in the NFL Draft. However, the team stuck to their draft board looking for the best players, and in doing so drafted defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round.
When DeMarcus Lawrence headed out the door, the Cowboys had an opening for another player who can consistently pressure the quarterback. Ezeiruaku is the second consecutive edge rusher that Dallas has taken in the second round after taking Marshawn Kneeland in 2024.
Despite being a rookie, Ezeiruaku is expected to have a significant role coming out the gate for the Cowboys, and he’s willing to do anything to get their defense back to the level needed to contend.