As a rookie , he played in 16 games ( 2 starts ) and was named to the NFL All - Rookie team .
The Cowboys wanted Ekuban to become the pass - rushing bookend to former Tar Heel teammate Greg Ellis .
As a rookie , Ekuban played in 16 games ( 2 starts ) and was named to the NFL All - Rookie team .
The Cowboys wanted Ekuban to become the pass - rushing bookend to former Tar Heel teammate Greg Ellis .