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Donovan Ezeiruaku aims to break Cowboys' second-round draft trend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Donovan Ezeiruaku aims to break Cowboys' second-round draft trend
Summary

Donovan Ezeiruaku, the Dallas Cowboys' edge rusher, is expected to play a significant role in 2026. After being selected 44th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, he led college football with 16.5 sacks in 2024. In his rookie season, Ezeiruaku recorded 40 tackles and two sacks, showcasing strong underlying metrics despite a struggling defense. Now under new defensive coordinator Christian Parker and with veteran Rashan Gary joining the team, Ezeiruaku's impact is anticipated to increase as he seeks to end owner Jerry Jones' long-standing second-round draft difficulties.

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  • •Ezeiruaku was drafted 44th overall in 2025.
  • •He recorded 40 tackles and two sacks in his rookie season.
  • •Ezeiruaku led college football with 16.5 sacks in 2024.
  • •He enters 2026 with a new defensive coordinator and added veteran talent.
  • •Only five of the Cowboys' 26 second-round picks since 2000 made a Pro Bowl.
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  • 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — This 22-year-old is Jerry Jones’ best shot to fix his wasted second-round history
What they're saying
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Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku is poised to finally break owner Jerry Jones' historic second-round draft curse.

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