Early Years
Ware played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track as a youth. In football, Ware played both linebacker and wide receiver, and as a senior, he won every game, was named the team Most Valuable Wide Receiver, team Most Valuable Linebacker, and then was awarded the team's Top Leadership honors. He finished his senior season with seven sacks and 55 total tackles (40 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles).
Ware and current New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora attended Auburn High School, as well as former Washington Redskins linebacker Marcus Washington. Ware, along with fellow pro-mates, annually attends a celebrity basketball game held at his high school. The event was started by Marcus Washington.
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