Shannon Sharpe, born on June 26th, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois is a former American professional football player. He played the position of a tight end in the NFL for a period of 14 years, primarily for the team named Denver Broncos. According to many, Sharpe is one of the finest tight ends of all time.
Sharpe was a seventh-round pick in the 1990 NFL draft. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos as the 192nd pick in the 1990 NFL draft. Sharpe carved for himself a legacy filled with records and honors. He ranks third in reception yards, reception touchdowns, and receptions among tight ends in NFL history. He was the first-ever tight end to record 10,000 receiving yards in the NFL. Sharpe was selected to 7 consecutive Pro Bowls, 4 First-Team All-Pros and has won two back-to-back Super Bowl titles during his tenure with the Broncos. In the one year that he played for the Baltimore Ravens, Sharpe recorded his 8th Pro-Bowl selection and 3rd Super Bowl victory. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
Post his admirable career in the NFL, Sharpe joined the broadcasting field. He started as a commentator for the CBS Sports pregame show named The NFL Today. He went on to host multiple shows and programs over the years. Sharpe expanded his broadcasting career by joining Skip Bayless in a debate show named Skip and Shannon: Undisputed. He is widely known for his criticism of Tom Brady and defense of Lebron James.
In May 2023, Sharpe announced that he would be leaving Undisputed after agreeing to a buyout with Fox Sports and in September 2023, joined ESPN on their celebrated show 'First Take' where he pairs up with Stephen A. Smith. In June, 2024 he signed a multi-year extension with ESPN. He is also a co-host on podcast 'Nightcap' with former star wide receiver Chad Johnson.
What is Shannon Sharpe’s Age?
Shannon Sharpe was born on June 26th, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. As of September 2024, Shannon Sharpe is 56 years old. Sharpe is still extremely fit in spite of having been out of his playing career for a significantly long period of time.
After leaving the Undisputed by Fox Sports, Sharpe joined rival ESPN's famous First Take show where he is paired alongside Stephen A. Smith. He has fit perfectly with his new team which includes host Molly Qerim and several other recurring analysts. He along with his co-host Chad Johnson from 'Nightcap' dropped first episode of their podcast in September 2023. Both of them cover the latest headlines from across all american sports landscape and the dynamics between the two has been aplauded by various fans.
FAQs
A. Yes, Shannon Sharpe is in the Hall of Fame. After a legendary career in the NFL, Sharpe was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011.
A. Shannon Sharpe has won 3 Super Bowl titles in his NFL career. He has won two titles with the Denver Broncos and one title with the Baltimore Ravens.
A. Shannon Sharped used to play in the NFL as a tight end predominately with the Denver Broncos.
