In the 2005 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys had their choice of two linebackers most folks figured would become stars: Shawne Merriman and DeMarcus Ware.
They made the correct choice.
The Cowboys took Ware with the 11th pick of the first round and Merriman went to the San Diego Chargers with the 12th pick.
Merriman had 39.5 sacks, including a league-high 17 in his second season, in his first three years. He had six in his final five years as injuries ruined his career.
Ware finished his career with 138.5 sacks, eighth all-time in NFL history.