The 2025 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.
Donovan Ezeiruaku, DE/EDGE, Boston College
HT: 6’2
WT: 248 lbs
Accolades:
Consensus All-American (2024)
ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2024)
Ted Hendricks Award (2024)
First-team All-ACC (2024)
Second-team All-ACC (2022)
Video:
Pros:
Masterful technician who strings together pass rush moves with the timing and grace of a veteran, consistently forcing tackles to guess wrong on his attack angles
Natural bend and ankle flexion allow him to turn impossibly tight corners, maintaining speed while reducing his surface area to a minimal target
Explosive first step paired with quick diagnostic skills lets him shoot gaps and disrupt plays before they develop, especially evident against zone runs
Uses his length exceptionally well in the run game, creating separation with precise hand placement and timing to shed blocks cleanly
High-level processing speed shows up in his ability to counter back inside when tackles overset, keeping blockers off balance with his variety
Relentless motor and pursuit mentality led to multiple clean-up sacks, never giving up on plays even when initially blocked
Advanced rush setup ability, consistently working moves in combination rather than relying on single moves in isolation
Exceptional flexibility through his hips and ankles allows him to contort his body through tight spaces while maintaining balance
Cons:
Frame limitations show up against power, particularly when bigger tackles can get their hands on him early in the rep and drive their legs
Lacks ideal anchor strength to consistently set a firm edge against the run, sometimes getting displaced laterally by double teams
Will occasionally get too focused on winning with finesse moves when a simple bull rush would be more effective
Despite good burst, doesn’t possess elite straight-line speed to consistently win purely with athleticism at the next level
Still developing consistency in his hand usage, particularly in quickly countering when his initial move gets stuffed
Summary:
Ezeiruaku’s tape reveals a masterful edge rusher with exceptional technical skill and football acumen. He’s not just an elite athlete; he’s a calculated tactician who consistently outmaneuvers offensive tackles with intricate rush strategies. Ezeiruaku’s repertoire includes clever euro-steps to create separation and precise arm-over counters to exploit oversetting tackles, demonstrating his deliberate and purposeful approach to each snap.
Donovan Ezeiruaku is poised to make an immediate impact as a pass-rush specialist, excelling on passing downs while refining his overall skillset. His refined techniques and instinctive ability to attack tackles will serve him well in sub-package roles. To optimize his effectiveness, savvy coaching staffs will deploy him primarily in wide-9 alignments, allowing him to operate in space and leverage his technical prowess.
Information in this article was obtained from NFL Draft Buzz and is used with permission. Find the latest coverage, analysis, and player rankings for the 2025 NFL Draft at nfldraftbuzz.com
Follow, Like and Subscribe to Bucs Report
For more on this and everything Buccaneers check back here hourly at BucsReport.com
