Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional American football tight end; sports analyst |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/06/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Latest News about Shannon Sharpe
07/02/2026
Sharpe said he wanted to return to ESPN after the network had already cut ties with him in 2025. Separate reporting also noted that he and his Nightcap co-host Chad Johnson were named in a new $100 million defamation lawsuit connected to comments about an altercation involving Lions fan Ryan Kennedy and Steelers receiver D.K. Metcalf.
30/07/2025
ESPN ended its relationship with Shannon Sharpe after he settled a civil rape lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend. The case was dismissed with prejudice after a private resolution, and no criminal charges were filed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | NFL tight end and sports media personality |
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| College | Savannah State University |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame | Inducted in 2011 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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| Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Position | Tight end |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Savannah State University |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 1990 NFL Draft, Round 7, Pick 192 by the Denver Broncos | ||||||||
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| NFL Career | 1990–2003 | ||||||||
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Social Media
| https://x.com/ShannonSharpe |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First tight end to surpass 10,000 receiving yards in NFL history | |
| 2. Selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011 | |
| 3. Played 12 seasons with the Denver Broncos and 2 with the Baltimore Ravens |