Drafted 192nd overall in the 7th round of the 1990 draft, Shannon Sharpe arrived from Savannah State College. His most recent season came in 2003 with DEN, capping a 14-season NFL career. He graded out among the best TEs in the league last season — a 88.2 ScoutIndex Rating, the 96th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 286 catches for 3,301 yards and 18 touchdowns.
Size
6'2", 228#
College
Savannah State College
Draft
Rd 7, 192nd overall (1990)
Seasons
1990–2003
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology100th percentile among TEs · limited sample
15 games · 0 targets
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size1▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Shannon Sharpe has appeared in 65 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: DEN (1999), BAL (2000–2001), DEN (2002–2003).
As a receiver he has caught 286 passes for 3,301 yards and 18 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2001 with BAL: 811 yards and 2 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 93.1, in the 98th percentile among TEs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game214 on 12 catches, 2 TD vs KC, 2002 Week 7
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 41 5.1/g | 512 64/g | 6 |
| Away | 7 | 21 3.0/g | 258 37/g | 2 |
| In division | 6 | 23 3.8/g | 303 51/g | 6 |
| Out of division | 9 | 39 4.3/g | 467 52/g | 2 |
| In wins | 10 | 44 4.4/g | 542 54/g | 8 |
| In losses | 5 | 18 3.6/g | 228 46/g | 0 |
| On grass | 12 | 51 4.3/g | 646 54/g | 8 |
| On turf | 3 | 11 3.7/g | 124 41/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 9 4.5/g | 109 55/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 13 | 53 4.1/g | 661 51/g | 8 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | IND | 5 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | CIN | 1 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 48.1 |
| Week 2 | LAC | 4 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD | 77.1 |
| Week 3 | LV | 1 rec, 18 yds, 1 TD | 62.2 |
| Week 4 | DET | 7 rec, 74 yds, 1 TD | 85.6 |
| Week 5 | KC | 3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 68.5 |
| Week 6 | PIT | 6 rec, 55 yds, 1 TD | 71.7 |
| Week 7 | MIN | 7 rec, 79 yds, 0 TD | 83.5 |
| Week 8 | BAL | 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 41.5 |
| Week 9 | NE | 3 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | 55.8 |
| Week 11 | LAC | 7 rec, 101 yds, 3 TD | 99 |
| Week 12 | CHI | 3 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 65.8 |
| Week 13 | LV | 2 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD | 65.2 |
| Week 14 | KC | 6 rec, 73 yds, 0 TD | 82.3 |
| Week 15 | CLE | 8 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD | 80.8 |
| Week 16 | IND | 2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 62 |
Shannon Sharpe — common questions
- What position does Shannon Sharpe play?
- Shannon Sharpe is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Shannon Sharpe played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Shannon Sharpe has played for DEN (1999), BAL (2000–2001), DEN (2002–2003).
- Where did Shannon Sharpe go to college?
- Shannon Sharpe played college football at Savannah State College.
- When was Shannon Sharpe drafted?
- Shannon Sharpe was selected in round 7, 192nd overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Shannon Sharpe scored?
- Shannon Sharpe has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 receiving).
- What is Shannon Sharpe's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Shannon Sharpe rated 99.0 for 2003, the 100th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Jake PlummerQB · 2003
- Clinton PortisRB · 2003
- Rod SmithWR · 2003
- Ashley LelieWR · 2003
- Danny KanellQB · 2003
- Quentin GriffinRB · 2003
- Steve BeuerleinQB · 2003
- Mike AndersonRB · 2003
Drafted in round 7, 1990
- Dwayne WhiteG · pick 167
- Johnny JohnsonRB · pick 169
- Donnie GardnerDE · pick 171
- Jeff NovakG · pick 172
- Garry LewisDB · pick 173
- Tracy HayworthOLB · pick 174
- Craig OgletreeLB · pick 177
- Scott GalbraithTE · pick 178
Also from Savannah State College
- Ernest GreeneOT · 1994–1994
- Eric BrownDB · 1989–1989
- Tim WalkerLB · 1980–1980