DeMarcus Ware

Dallas Cowboys 11th pick

OLB · Troy · 2005–2016

178

Games

505

Solo Tackles

138.5

Sacks

Interceptions

DeMarcus Ware is a former outside linebacker out of Troy, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick (round 1) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 178 regular-season games from 2005 to 2016, with the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos. He was named to 9 Pro Bowls and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Draft Details

Year

2005

Round

Round 1

Pick

11th overall

Team

Dallas Cowboys

Position

OLB

College

Troy

DeMarcus Ware Career Stats

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
9× Pro Bowl selection, 4× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 11 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2005 draft class in sacks (138.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2005	DAL	16	45	11	0	8	0	0	1	3
2006	DAL	16	54	15	0	12	18	1	6	5
2007	DAL	16	58	24	0	14	24	0	4	4
2008	DAL	16	62	15	0	20	26	0	2	6
2009	DAL	16	40	12	0	11	22	0	6	5
2010	DAL	16	50	10	0	15.5	23	0	1	2
2011	DAL	16	39	10	0	19.5	29	0	2	2
2012	DAL	16	28	23	9	11.5	23	0	0	5
2013	DAL	13	27	12	9	6	12	1	2	0
2014	DEN	14	30	7	14	10	20	1	1	2
2015	DEN	9	17	8	8	7.5	16	0	0	1
2016	DEN	10	8	6	3	4	8	0	1	0
Career		174	458	153	43	139	221	3	26	35

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

251 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.56s

Bench Press

27 reps

Vertical Jump

38.5"

Broad Jump

122"

3-Cone Drill

6.83s

Shuttle

4.07s

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