Hall of Fame tight end whose trash talk, athleticism and relentless motor made him one of the most entertaining and dominant tight ends of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Shannon Sharpe is one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history and a three-time Super Bowl champion who revolutionised how the position was used as a receiving weapon. Selected in the seventh round in 1990, Sharpe retired as the all-time leader in receiving yards for a tight end. Known equally for his flamboyant personality and brilliant play, he later became one of the most entertaining figures in sports media.
Best Known For
Hall of Fame 2011
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 2011
- Super Bowl Champion 3x (XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV)
- Pro Bowl 8x
- All-Pro 5x
- NFL TE receiving yards record (at retirement)
Career Journey
Timeline
1968
👶 Born in Nashville, USA
2003
🏁 Retired from professional sport
🏟️ Denver Broncos
🏟️ Cleveland Browns
🏟️ Baltimore Ravens
🏟️ Atlanta Falcons (2009-2013)
🏆 Hall of Fame 2011
🏆 Super Bowl Champion 3x (XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV)
🏆 Pro Bowl 8x
🏆 All-Pro 5x
🏆 NFL TE receiving yards record (at retirement)