DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware
Ware with the Denver Broncos in 2014
No. 94
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1982-07-31) July 31, 1982
Auburn, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolAuburn
CollegeTroy (2001–2004)
NFL draft2005: 1st round, 11th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Denver Broncos (2018)
    Pass-rush consultant
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles657
Sacks138.5
Forced fumbles35
Fumble recoveries8
Interceptions3
Defensive touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DeMarcus Omar Ware (born July 31, 1982) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. He played college football for the Troy State Trojans as a defensive end, winning Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year in 2004. Ware was selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys, where he transitioned to outside linebacker.

During his nine seasons with the Cowboys, Ware led the league in sacks twice and received seven consecutive Pro Bowl and four first-team All-Pro selections. He also set the franchise record for sacks. Ware spent his final three seasons with the Denver Broncos, extending his Pro Bowl selections to nine and being a member of the team that won Super Bowl 50. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023.