D-Ware

Pro Football Hall of Famer. Super Bowl Champ. DWTS Season 27. Entrepreneur• FB & IG - @demarcusware

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

One player I believe had a major impact on how NFL teams evaluate edge rushers today is DeMarcus Ware

Coming out of Troy in 2005, Ware wasn’t viewed as the traditional prototype by some evaluators at the time, but his combination of production, athletic traits, and movement skills helped reshape what scouts prioritize at the position

NFL Combine Measurements & Testing:

• 6’4”
• 251 pounds
• 4.56 40 Yard Dash
• 38.5” Vertical Jump
• 10’5” Broad Jump
• 27 Bench Press Reps
• 4.07 Short Shuttle
• 6.85 3 Cone Drill

From a scouting perspective, Ware helped validate the importance of evaluating movement skills, change of direction ability, flexibility, and functional athleticism instead of simply focusing on height, weight, and strength

His 4.07 shuttle and 6.85 three cone were elite numbers for an edge defender and matched exactly what showed up on tape. You saw a player who could explode off the ball, corner tightly, flatten to the quarterback, redirect without losing speed, and finish plays once he cleared the tackle

When studying edge rushers today, many of the traits scouts prioritize were consistently displayed by Ware:

• Explosive get off and first step
• Ability to threaten the outside shoulder of tackles
• Flexibility and ankle bend at the top of the rush
• Ability to flatten and reduce surface area
• Speed to power conversion
• Active and violent hands
• Pass rush counters and sequencing
• Closing burst to the quarterback
• Positional versatility
• Consistent quarterback disruption

I think Ware helped prove that elite edge defenders could come from any level of football and that rare athletic traits combined with pass rush instincts often translate to NFL success

Many of the movement traits and testing benchmarks scouts value today became even more important because players like Ware showed how those traits directly translate to NFL production

Career Accolades

• 138.5 Career Sacks
• 9× Pro Bowl Selection
• 4× First Team All Pro
• 2× Second Team All Pro
• Super Bowl 50 Champion
• NFL 2000s All Decade Team
• NFL 2010s All Decade Team
• Pro Football Hall of Fame (2023)

[Newy Scruggs @newyscruggs]

The player Dallas took at #11 (@DeMarcusWare) became a HOF. Downs went #11 last night to Dallas.

[Troy Trojans Football 8x⚔️ @TroyTrojansFB]

This guy knows a little something about Day 1️⃣ of the #NFLDraft … great having @DeMarcusWare back on campus last week.

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

The champs are here! 🏆

[Java House Grand Prix of Arlington @Arlington_GP]

We’re beyond excited to announce the Grand Marshals for the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington! 🏎️🔥

@dallascowboys legend @DeMarcusWare and @Rangers icon @Pudge_Rodriguez are set to deliver the most iconic words in motorsports: “Drivers, start your engines!”

#GPArlington

[D-Ware @DeMarcusWare]

Premiere night for #TheMaskedSinger.
Still one of the most fun experiences I’ve had. Y’all tuning in tonight?

[Up & Adams @UpAndAdamsShow]

Two NFL LEGENDS joining the show today at 11am ET:

@DeMarcusWare
@M_Ryan02

@heykayadams

[Texas Tech Football @TexasTechFB]

Moments like this 🥹

Proud of you @Jacob_R_10!

[D-Ware @DeMarcusWare]

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice and your families sacrifice. God bless you. #Salute #VeteransDay

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

When @DeMarcusWare talks, you listen. 🐐

The @ProFootballHOF pass rusher spoke to the team after today’s practice:

[Empower Field at Mile High @EmpowerField]

You heard @DeMarcusWare 🤩

Arrive early on Sunday to get the gameday giveaway — this SB50 chain is available for the first 25k fans!

[Denver Broncos @Broncos]

Celebrating the champs this weekend 🏆

[D-Ware @DeMarcusWare]

Just got a sneak peek at Disney and Pixar’s #Elio this morning. Great one to check out with the fam 🙌🏿. In theaters Friday. Thanks @Pixar

[D-Ware @DeMarcusWare]

#TheMaskedSinger Season Finale is TONIGHT at 8/7c on @foxtv! Koala here wishing the best of luck to the Finalists!

[Up & Adams @UpAndAdamsShow]

DeMarcus Ware has seen Micah Parsons mature as a man, which will make him a better leader for the Cowboys 💪

@heykayadams | @DeMarcusWare

[Up & Adams @UpAndAdamsShow]

Happy Wednesday! 🤩

Great show today with HoF'er DeMarcus Ware and Chargers GM Joe Hortiz! 💪👏

Settle in NOW ⤵️
https://t.co/F8XaLafJba

@heykayadams | @DeMarcusWare | @Chargers

[Pro Football Hall of Fame @ProFootballHOF]

The subject of this week's
#GoldJacketSpotlight is Hall of Famer No. 371, @DeMarcusWare!

Full story 👉 https://t.co/RgpqHoXox8

[D-Ware @DeMarcusWare]

April 19th in Auburn, AL….

[@d1life @d1life]

Sign up at https://t.co/nNHI9jviYf. @DeMarcusWare
See you there! 🩵🩵
#livead1life

[Gary Pegues @garypegues]

Don't get left behind! April 19th- D1 Life 5K Race & DeMarcus Ware Day! Join us @d1life & @DeMarcusWare for a very special day! Go to https://t.co/Oa3RqSkqFz to sign up!