Shannon Sharpe Tenure
Hall of Fame tight end who won three Super Bowls and revolutionized the position.
Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968) is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos. He is considered one of the greatest tight ends of all time.
Quick Facts
- Actual teams
- Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens
- Hall of fame induction
- 2011
- Super bowl wins
- 3 (Two with Denver, One with Baltimore)
- Bucs connection
- None as player or coach
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.
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.
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