DeMarcus Ware was drafted No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Troy. 178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
DeMarcus Ware Troy Draft
DeMarcus Ware was drafted No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Troy. 178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
Hall of Fame 4× All-Pro 9× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 178
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 1001st at Troy
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How DeMarcus Ware came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Troy
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 251 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 31 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
- Games played
- 178
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 1001st among Troy picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8888% of career value
- Final season
- 201611 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of DeMarcus Ware.
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Other LB picks from Troy
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeMarcus Ware in the 2005 NFL Draft
DeMarcus Ware is a Linebacker out of Troy selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft. 178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value Troy has produced 31 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was DeMarcus Ware drafted?
DeMarcus Ware was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/demarcus-ware.
What college did DeMarcus Ware play for?
DeMarcus Ware played college football at Troy in the Sun Belt. See every Troy draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/troy-trojans.
How did DeMarcus Ware's NFL career turn out?
178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/demarcus-ware.