Shawne Merriman

Los Angeles Chargers 12th pick

DE ·

Maryland · 2005–2012

Games

196

Solo Tackles

45.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Shawne Merriman is a former defensive end out of Maryland, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 12th overall pick (round 1) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 75 regular-season games from 2005 to 2012, with the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2005

Round

Round 1

Pick

12th overall

Team

Los Angeles Chargers

Position

College

Maryland

Shawne Merriman Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 2005 draft class in sacks (45.5).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2005	SD	15	38	14	0	10	0	0	5	2
2006	SD	12	42	13	0	16.5	17	1	8	4
2007	SD	15	41	14	0	12.5	17	0	5	2
2008	SD	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	0
2009	SD	13	23	10	0	4	6	0	0	0
2010	SD	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2011	BUF	5	4	2	0	1	2	0	0	0
2012	BUF	8	10	6	3	1	3	0	1	0
Career		72	163	61	3	45	47	1	19	8

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

272 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.64s

Bench Press

25 reps

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