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11. DeMarcus Ware

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11. DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware was an instant defensive star for the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted 11th overall in 2005 out of Troy. 

The Linebacker's second season in Dallas saw Ware earn his first of seven consecutive Pro Bowls, and in four of those seasons, he was chosen as a First Team All-Pro.  In that same time-frame, Ware would have double-digits in Sacks, and twice would lead the NFL in that statistic (2008 & 2010), and was in the top three on two other occasions.  In addition to his Sack Titles, Ware led the NFL three times in Tackles For Loss three times (2008, 2010 & 2011).  In his tenure in Dallas, Ware was easily among the best pass rushers in the game.

After being released in 2013, he would play three more years in Football with the Denver Broncos and would help them win the Super Bowl.

With Dallas, Ware would accrue 117.0 Sacks, which is the most in franchise history.  He was chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, his second year on the ballot.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defensive End, Linebacker
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 11th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/23/05.
  • Departed: Released 3/11/14.
  • Games Played: 141
  • Notable Statistics:

    140 Games Started
    2 Interceptions
    41 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    32 Forced Fumbles
    7 Fumble Recoveries
    92 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    117.0 Quarterback Sacks
    576 Combined Tackles
    445 Solo Tackles
    131 Assisted Tackles
    145 Tackles for Loss
    185 Quarterback Hits*
    106 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    1 Forced Fumble
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    4.0 Quarterback Sacks
    9 Combined Tackles
    7 Solo Tackles
    2 Assisted Tackles
    5 Tackles for Loss
    4 Quarterback Hits*

    *Quarterback Hits became a statistic in 2006.
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2007, 2008, 2009 & 2011)
    Second Team All-Pro (2006, 2010 & 2012)
    Pro Bowl (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
    Most Tackles for Loss (2008, 2010 & 2011)
    Most Quarterback Sacks (2008 & 2010)
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