Shannon Sharpe Tenure

Lore & Background

Sharpe played college football for the Savannah State Tigers and was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft. During his 12 non-consecutive seasons with Denver, he was selected to seven consecutive Pro Bowls and four first-team All-Pros, and won two consecutive Super Bowl titles. In between his Broncos tenure, Sharpe was a member of Baltimore Ravens for two seasons, receiving an eighth Pro Bowl selection and winning a third Super Bowl title. The first NFL tight end to amass over 10,000 receiving yards, Sharpe retired as the NFL leader in tight end receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

In Their Own Story

The lights at Raymond James Stadium hummed with anticipation on a crisp Sunday night. In the stands, a veteran fan adjusted his cap, thinking back to games where Shannon Sharpe had lined up across the formation for a rival team. He remembered the way Sharpe would catch passes in traffic, a masterclass in tight end play that Tampa's own receivers studied closely. It was a reminder of the talent level required to compete at this level.

Reader's Guide

Sharpe's jersey number 84 was retired by the Denver Broncos. The Baltimore Ravens have not officially retired number 84. He played only for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens during his NFL career.

Did You Know?

• Sharpe was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 1990 NFL draft.
• He won three Super Bowl titles: two with the Broncos and one with the Ravens.
• Sharpe was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
• He is the younger brother of Hall of Fame NFL wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.