Shawne DeAndre Merriman (born May 25, 1984), nicknamed "Lights Out", is a former American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 2005 to 2012. He was among the top linebackers in the National Football League (NFL) in his first three seasons with the San Diego Chargers, where he was a three-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection. He is currently signed with WWE.Merriman was drafted 12th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2005 NFL Draft. He earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season and recorded 39 1?2 quarterback sacks in his first three seasons. He was hampered by injuries his next three seasons, and the Chargers waived Merriman midseason in 2010. He was acquired through waivers by the Buffalo Bills that season, but he only played minimally with the Bills due to continued injuries. He was released by the Bills before the 2012 season before they re-signed him mid-season.
Placed on "minor-injury designation" by the San Diego Chargers. Merriman must be released by the team when he becomes healthy. [October 2010]
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Girlfriend Tila Tequila signed a citizen's arrest warrant accusing him of choking and restraining her as she tried to leave his home. Merriman has denied any wrong-doing. (6 September, 2009).
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Outside linebacker selected 12th overall in the 2005 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers out of the University of Maryland.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Truth
announced
Reckless Roman
Onion SportsDome
2011
TV Series
Shawne Merriman
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Concussed: The American Dream
2017
Documentary
Himself
SportsNation
2017
TV Series
Himself
Speak for Yourself
2016
TV Series
Himself - NFL Analyst
Explain Things to Me
2016
TV Series
Himself
The Playboy Morning Show
2015
TV Series
Himself
The Pre-Game
2014
TV Series
Himself
The Mindy Project
2013
TV Series
Himself
Kendra on Top
2013
TV Series
Himself - Former San Diego Charger
Off Season
2013
TV Series
The Biggest Loser
2011
TV Series
Himself
The After Party with Jay Glazer
2011
TV Series
Himself
Field of Dreams 2: Lockout
2011
Short
Himself
Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout with Taylor Lautner: Behind the Scenes
2011
Short
Himself
Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout with Taylor Lautner: Deleted Scenes
2011
Short
Himself
Entourage
2010
TV Series
Himself
Rome Is Burning
2008
TV Series
Himself
2007 AFC Championship Game
2008
TV Special
Himself - San Diego Chargers Linebacker
Stars on Stars
2007
TV Series
Himself
MADtv
2007
TV Series
Himself
NBC Sunday Night Football
2006
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Linebacker
NFL Monday Night Football
2005
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Linebacker
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rome Is Burning
2006-2009
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
Field of Dreams 2: Lockout (2011) as Himself
Concussed: The American Dream (2017) as Himself
Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout with Taylor Lautner: Behind the Scenes (2011) as Himself
Field of Dreams 2: NFL Lockout with Taylor Lautner: Deleted Scenes (2011) as Himself
$13 Million
