Shawne Merriman was drafted No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Shawne Merriman Maryland Draft
Shawne Merriman was drafted No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 75
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4017th at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Shawne Merriman came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Maryland
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 249 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4017th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3895% of career value
- Final season
- 20127 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Shawne Merriman.
USC
Troy · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Georgia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Maryland in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawne Merriman in the 2005 NFL Draft
Shawne Merriman is a Linebacker out of Maryland selected No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Shawne Merriman drafted?
Shawne Merriman was selected No. 12 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/shawne-merriman.
What college did Shawne Merriman play for?
Shawne Merriman played college football at Maryland in the ACC. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Shawne Merriman's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/shawne-merriman.