From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku.
No. 6 Donovan Ezeiruaku/EDGE Boston College – 6022, 248 pounds (Senior)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | 6022/248 | 9 1/4 | 34 1/2 | 82 1/2 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Wins with an elite jab step and great bend
– Quick foot movement allows him to get around blockers
– Good athletic ability
– Good explosiveness off the ball
– Uses hands well when rushing the passer
– Effective swim move
– Can win quickly and get to the quarterback before he finishes his drop
– Takes advantage of lunging blockers with speed
– Great stamina, never comes off the field
The Bad
– Average play strength
– Does not win with power
– Needs to break down as a tackler down the field
– Would like to see him hustle more
– Slower lateral speed
– Bad finisher bringing ball carriers down
– Powerful blockers control him
– Does not possess power to bull rush
– Can get driven back in the downhill run game
– Tries to fit gap but can get displaced due to low play strength
– Overall, below-average run defender
– Takes bad angles chasing scrambling quarterbacks
– Rep over if he doesn’t quickly win with speed or hands
– Needs more aggressiveness in the run
Bio
– Started 25 games and appeared in 47 across 4 years at Boston College
– 2024: 80 tackles, 20.