Today's episode of the Raw Room features former Chargers All-Pro NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman as he joins the squad in the studio to discuss his journey to NFL stardom from PG County in Maryland as he shares stories of his stellar high school career and his recruiting process which led him to stay close to home, becoming a star at Maryland and a rare "welcome to college" moment, Shawne tells the squad about his NFL Draft process, trying to declare before being draft eligible, being part of one of the biggest draft day trades in NFL history, Shawne tells the guys about how his nickname and signature celebration came about and remembers some of the iconic teammates he had over the years and going from rivals to teammates with Philip Rivers, Shawne goes in depth about his post-career path and getting into bare knuckle boxing, MMA, and sports media, the Big Back Hour returns, the Raw Room Academy Highlight Tape Contest continues on, and much more!Use code RAWROOM10 at LGCYCARDS.COM to save 10% off your order!Follow @Raw__Room on Instagram, X, & TikTok to be eligible to win NFL game tickets, merch, and more exclusives!Follow Daren Bates:Instagram: @weslynn_son56Twitter: @DB_5TreyFollow Jalen Collins:Instagram: @jaycar_32Twitter: @JayCar_11Follow Alex Sweet:Instagram: @mr.asweetTwitter: @ShokhtheWorldFollow King Dunlap:Instagram: @dynastyolineTwitter: @dynasty_olineSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-room/id1527075053Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5to2Z3lYDdGd1DqZfzVfy7?si=0Nklz_pBTAa7hHJjzSWQLwProduced & Edited by: Feyzan ShareefIG/Twitter: @[email protected] Media Manager/Cover Art:Matt Keaton:IG/Twitter: @FastNastyPhotography, Production Assistant, and Fulfillment Operations Intern:Jon Maine:Twitter: @mainegretzkyIG: @jaystate