Video with Donovan Ezeiruaku

[ChuckA1]

In 2024 along with his 16.5 sacks he had 21 TFL's ; 37 solo & 43 asst (80) tackles & 3 forced fumbles in 12 games. He also had 1 PD (not sure what that is - maybe pass defensed)

His 4 year career stats are: 47 games; 30 sacks; 113 solo; 102 asst; 215 comb tackles; 8 forced fumbles & 4 PD.

PD's are pass deflections, I believe, although my spell check didn't like that word. He's going to be a good one!

 

[Coogiguy03]

Let Micah walk because of him being here!! Lol jk

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Eze has a whole tool kit of pass rush techniques which bodes well for him at the next level.

Great pick at 44.

 

[Coogiguy03]

He plays the run well, technique-wise.

But at his size (6’2, 247) that might be more difficult against giant OLinemen.

But he’s a smart player and knows how to play the run.

Could he teach Micah

 

[deerhunter11]

He's the real deal..........good run defender. His game reminds me of Greg Ellis. Not sure about the ALL-PRO level but you are getting a consistent starting player who will show up every Sunday.

He looks like Demarcus Ware how he can get low and run past offensive tackles on his way to the QB, he looks like he could put on another 10 lbs of muscle and it wouldn't hurt his speed.

 

[BlindFaith]

If he really is this smart, great technique, can't miss talent folks are describing, he wouldn't have. Teams saw some kind of limitation to keep him from being considered a blue chipper. More to be seen at the pro level which is a big step up.

You mean real scouts dont just watch highlight clips on YouTube?

 

[BlindFaith]

I think that's why we'll see Kneeland at end on early downs or shorter-yardage situations, and possibly Turner on the other end depending on how we play Micah. I think we want Eze fresh for rushing the passer, so there's less reason to wear him down. Ultimately, you want players out there who can do both because teams don't always run on first down or in short-yardage situations, but if you don't have that, you have to pick your battles. No player can play every snaps, so the best time to rest Parsons and Eze is when a run is likely.

So who gets cut? We have a glut of DEs now. They aint all making the team, let alone playing.

My guess is that Sam Williams gets the first shot at taking over on the left, filling in for DL.

Kneeland was our promising, hyped DE rookie last year. Could see him on early downs on the right. And of course, Micah gets as many snaps as he wants.

We still have Fowler, Turner, Wheat and Eze.

Do we go heavy at DE (6) and light at DT (4)? Or 5 and 5?

Id go 5x5. Id also be looking to upgrade DT at every chance.

So we got Williams, Kneeland, Micah. Id guess Fowler sticks. Looks like Wheat is gone. Probably Turner too. Unless they try to move Williams.

Either way, its going to be hard for Eze to get many reps. Especially if hes limited to pass rush only.

Or Jed tries to pull off his own Herchel Walker trade with Micah?

 

[gimmesix]

So who gets cut? We have a glut of DEs now. They aint all making the team, let alone playing.

My guess is that Sam Williams gets the first shot at taking over on the left, filling in for DL.

Kneeland was our promising, hyped DE rookie last year. Could see him on early downs on the right. And of course, Micah gets as many snaps as he wants.

We still have Fowler, Turner, Wheat and Eze.

Do we go heavy at DE (6) and light at DT (4)? Or 5 and 5?

Id go 5x5. Id also be looking to upgrade DT at every chance.

So we got Williams, Kneeland, Micah. Id guess Fowler sticks. Looks like Wheat is gone. Probably Turner too. Unless they try to move Williams.

Either way, its going to be hard for Eze to get many reps. Especially if hes limited to pass rush only.

Or Jed tries to pull off his own Herchel Walker trade with Micah?

I think Williams gets cut. we don't know how well he'll return from injury and he wasn't that great to start with. I think Wheat has been a placeholder the last couple of years because of injury or just not having anyone better.

I think we're going to keep Kneeland, Turner, Parsons, Fowler and Eze at end. I think Turner kind of gets slept on, but he was a specific early target of this staff, especially once we lost Golston. Now, we seem to be saying a lot this year, hey, he's a former first-round pick so he's got to be worth something, but I also think this staff has specific roles in mind for these players (Turner, Murray, Elam) where they think they can maximize their skills. Whether that proves true, we'll find out.

I think Eze will start out primarily as a pass rusher rotating with Parsons and Fowler. He'll have to prove himself as more than that to earn more playing time. (Hmmm ... a Dallas rookie actually having to earn playing time, imagine that.)