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DeMarcus Omar Ware (born July 31, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. After spending nine seasons with the ...
Ex-Dallas Cowboy DeMarcus Ware was enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday morning. ... who fought to draft Ware over LSU defensive end Marcus Spears in the 2005 NFL Draft.
Linebacker DeMarcus Ware, taken 11th overall, was a stalwart on the Dallas Cowboys defense before finishing his career with the Denver Broncos. Linebacker Shawne Merriman , taken 12th overall, was a three-time All-Pro and led the NFL in sacks in 2006.
DeMarcus Ware anchored the Dallas defense from 2005-2013. (AP Photo/Julio ... Heading into the NFL Draft, Ware was a prospect considered in between the defensive end and outside linebacker ...
Former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells and owner Jerry Jones had a disagreement on who to select in the 2005 draft. The decision turned into a wild bet.
However, owner/GM Jerry Jones overruled Parcells and drafted DeMarcus Ware instead, who the team thought would not be available later in the draft. Spears was eventually selected by the Cowboys with the 20th overall pick. [4] [5]
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DeMarcus Ware will be the 20th player to be inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor.