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NFL Draft: Top Ten Picks at Number 11 since 2000

By Bill Zimmerman

Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. DeMarcus Ware, LB, Dallas Cowboys (2005)

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) and Derek Wolfe (95) against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware (94) and Derek Wolfe (95) against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

As great of a pass rusher that Freeney was, Ware was better. Ware has tallied 134.5 career sacks and is still playing at a high level for the Denver Broncos. He’s been selected to 9 Pro Bowls, 7 All-Pros and has twice led the league in sacks. Ware was also named to the NFL’s All Decade team for the 2000s, and was defensive player of the year in 2008. The only accolade left for Ware is the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which he’ll have to wait five years for that after he retires.

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