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With the 2025 NFL draft complete, the Dallas Cowboys\u00a0are preparing for rookie minicamp, which begins in less than 24 hours. Seventh-round pick Phil Mafah arrived on Thursday, sharing a picture from inside The Star.<\/p>\n

He’s not the only rookie excited to get to work, however, as second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku said he’s ready to “get to work” \u2014 especially after hearing from superstar Micah Parsons.<\/p>\n

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Ezeiruaku says Parsons reached out to him after he was selected, telling the rookie “let’s get to work.”<\/p>\n

“It’s going to be fun, he reached out after the draft, he said ‘Let’s get to work,’ and I said ‘Let’s do it.’ I’m excited, having somebody of that caliber on the other side of the field, it’ll be very special to see.”<\/p>\n

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#Cowboys Micah Parsons reached out to Donovan Ezeiruaku after the draft:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt’s going to be fun, he reached out after the draft, he said ‘Let’s get to work,’ and I said ‘Let’s do it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Excellent ready by @tommy_yarrish below \u2b07\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/C3oCMgKy0U<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) May 1, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n

Like Parsons, Ezeiruaku grew up near Philadelphia and cheered for the Eagles. He’s also denounced his fandom, which endeared him further to Dallas fans.<\/p>\n

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Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku in action during the game between the SMU Mustangs and the Boston College Eagles at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. \/ Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The ACC sack leader, Ezeiruaku had 16.5 sacks and 21 tackles for a loss during his senior season with Boston College. He joins an impressive group of pass rushers in Parsons, Dante Fowler Jr., and Sam Williams. He was considered a borderline first-round talent who was still available at No. 44 partly due to his size (6-foot-2, 247 pounds) and run defense.<\/p>\n

As a rookie, he will likely play behind Fowler as he improves against the run. Even so, expect him to be a factor on passing situations early.<\/p>\n

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