DeMarcus finished the season statistically as one of the elite players in the country, he ranked 8th in the NCAA in sacks with 11 and also recorded 50 tackles and an impressive 15.5 tackles for loss. He was named the Sun Belt Conference defensive player of the year and lead Troy to their first bowl game in school history. He broke school records with 27.5 sacks and 57 tackles for loss in his four year career at Troy.
**Demarcus has blinding speed and can make plays all over the field. He is obviously undersized for a defensive end and although he could make a fine situational pass rusher in a 4-3. He is more suited to be utilized as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defensive scheme.
**Demarcus is not only a dominating pass rusher but he is also a stout run defender as well, although he could definitely us some more strength and better technique. He displays a sudden burst of speed off the edge, plays with exceptional balance and immediately alters his angle of attack. He is physical and likes to get involved in the action. He is also athletic enough to twist or stunt, and he uses his hands well to fight off blocks.
**He has been downgraded by some due to the level of competition he played against in the Sun Belt Conference, but he looked explosive in the 2005 Hula Bowl against top competition.
**NFL Comparison: Terrell Suggs
**Combine report:
**Ware measured in as expected, at 6'4" and 251 pounds. He showed his hip swerve and change of direction abilities off in Indy and scouts were more than pleased. Here is a quick glance at his workout numbers: 27 reps @ 220 pounds, 38.5" vertical jump, 10'2" broad jump, 4.07 short shuttle, 10.93 long shuttle, 6.83 3-cone.
**Pro Day report:
**Ware validated his 40 time and did positional drills in front of scouts from Dallas, Baltimore, Houston, Cleveland, and Carolina.
2008 Draft Review
