Buccaneers could select rising pass rush prospect in NFL Draft

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be in the right spot to take a pass rusher rising up draft boards with the No. 19 overall pick.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 11, 2025

Boston College defensive lineman Donovan Ezeiruaku participates in drills during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been linked to front seven prospects with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Bucs have been hovering around the same prospects at that pick, but one prospect's value is growing to the point where he is now in consideration for that selection.

ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller says that teams are beginning to covet Boston College defensive lineman Donovan Ezeiruaku.

Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku in action during the game against the SMU Mustangs. / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Ezeiruaku to the Bucs?

"Coming off a season in which he posted 16.5 sacks, Ezeiruaku started his climb with a brilliant performance at the Senior Bowl practices, which showed off his great use of length and power," Miller wrote.

"He was viewed as a solid middle of Day 2 player given concerns about his leaner 6-foot-3, 248-pound build. However, I'm now hearing he's a potential top-25 player and getting close to being a first-round lock. Teams are desperate for his type of speedy pass-rushing ability."

The first night of the NFL Draft is set for Thursday, April 24 from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Published Apr 11, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.