Cowboys’ 2025 rookies stunned fans Monday with a performance that could reshape the team’s future overnight.QQ
While the Dallas Cowboys win on Monday was fueled by new arrivals and returning veterans, the 2025 rookies carried their share of the load.
Tyler Booker was once again solid at right guard. Booker has filled in the hole left behind when Zack Martin retired at the end of 2024.
Defensive end Donovan Ezieruaku had a strong outing.
In addition to several nice tackles, Ezieruaku recorded his first safety with a strong tackle on Ashton Jeanty late in the game.
Here’s how the rookies fared in the 33-16 victory in Las Vegas.
Tyler Booker (OG)
While Tyler Guyton was trying to earn an Academy Award for Best Acting by a player flopping on a football field on Monday night, Tyler Booker was having another solid game.
Booker played on all 67 offensive snaps and another five on special teams (20%). The only blemish on his night was an unsportsmanlike conduct call late in the game that had little impact on the outcome.
It was the third time Booker has drawn a yellow flag this year.
Donovan Ezeiruaku (DE)
Donovan Ezieruaku played on 32 defensive snaps (53%) and another four on special teams (16%). He was credited with five tackles, including two for a loss.
He tackled Ashton Jeanty in the end zone for a safety to account for the final two points of the game.
Ezieruaku has two sacks and 25 tackles on the season.
Shavon Revel Jr. (CB)
Shavon Revel Jr. made his NFL debut on Monday night. The Cowboys eased him into action with 19 snaps and he finished with one assisted tackle.
The third rounder from East Carolina is coming back from a severe knee injury in 2024 in his senior season.
Jaydon Blue (RB)
The fifth round pick was inactive for Monday night’s game. He has played in just four of the Cowboys’ 10 games this year.
Blue has 65 yards on 22 carries along with a five-yard reception for the season.
Shemar James (LB)
Shemar James, the fifth rounder from Florida, had 26 defensive snaps (43%) and another 16 (64%) on special teams.
