Broncos Top 100: Shannon Sharpe (2024)

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Jun 26, 2022

We continue our "Broncos Top 100" series with a look at Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe, who revolutionized his position and helped the Broncos win two Super Bowls.

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Broncos Top 100: Shannon Sharpe (2024)

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Did Shannon Sharpe make the NFL 100? ›

"NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 characters in NFL history, and former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe lands at No. 51.

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How many Broncos made the top 100? ›

Two Broncos Defenders Make NFL's Top 100 Players of 2023.

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Does Shannon Sharpe hold any NFL records? ›

Former Ravens tight end Shannon Sharpe knows a little about playing his position in the NFL. Now most know him as a media personality, but at one time, Sharpe is an eight-time Pro Bowler and holds the record for the most receiving yards by a tight end in NFL history with 214.

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Did Shannon Sharpe win a Super Bowl with the Broncos? ›

Sharpe developed into one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL. In a four year period he would win two Super Bowls with the Denver and a third with the Baltimore Ravens and was named to the NFLs All-Decade team for the 1990s. He went to eight Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro four times in a 14-year career.

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How many rings do Shannon Sharpe have? ›

Shannon Sharpe won three Super Bowls during his NFL career, and was one of the greatest tight ends – and biggest trash talkers – ever to play professional football.

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Who is Broncos #1 WR? ›

REGULAR SEASON
1C. Sutton WR65.6
8L. Humphrey WR68.4
9J. McLaughlin RB86.1
10L. Krull TE57.1
11G. Dulcich TE75.0
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Who is the most famous Broncos player? ›

DENVER BRONCOS TOP 100 TEAM
PlayerPositionYears
John ElwayQB1983-98
Simon FletcherLB/DE1985-95
Steve FoleyCB/S1976-86
Cookie GilchristFB1965, '67
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Who did Shannon Sharpe win his Super Bowl rings with? ›

A career that checked all boxes, Sharpe's résumé also boasts an impressive list of team accomplishments. A member of three different Super Bowl Champion teams, Sharpe enjoyed back-to-back titles with the Broncos in 1997 and 1998 and returned to the NFL's summit with the Ravens in 2000.

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Are Shannon Sharpe and Deion Sanders friends? ›

Sharpe, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and alumnus of an HBCU is a close friend of Sanders.

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Who has the most Super Bowl rings? ›

Which teams have the most Super Bowl wins? The New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers are both tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six each. The Patriots also have the most Super Bowl appearances in history with 11, having lost the title game five times.

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Who has the most 99 overalls in Madden? ›

Aaron Donald has made some history. The Los Angeles Rams star became the most decorated 99 Club member in Madden history Tuesday, being given the top rating in the video game for the seventh time in his career, passing Peyton Manning, who had been a 99 in Madden for six editions of the game.

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What is the 99 club? ›

The Madden NFL 99 Club is a time-honored tradition in the history of Madden Ratings. A 99 Overall (OVR) rating is not only the sign of an amazing player in the game, but the elite members with this title are among the best players in the NFL.

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How many all pros does Shannon Sharpe have? ›

He's a threat." Sharpe was selected to the All-Pro Team four times, played in eight Pro Bowls (1992–1998, 2001) and amassed over 1,000 receiving yards in three different seasons.

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How much did Shannon Sharpe make in the NFL? ›

Shannon Sharpe signed a 7 year , $16,065,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including $800,000 signing bonus, and an average annual salary of $2,295,000.

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How big was Shannon Sharpe when he played football? ›

Facts
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois, United States
Birth DateJune 26, 1968
EducationSavannah State University
Height/Weight6 ft 2 inches, 228 lb (1.88 m, 103 kg)
Positiontight end
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How long was Shannon Sharpe in the NFL? ›

A seventh-round draft pick out of Savannah State, Sharpe enjoyed a 14-year career with the Denver Broncos (1990-99, 2002-03) and Baltimore Ravens (2000-01).

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What did Shannon Sharpe play in the NFL? ›

Shannon Goad Sharpe (born June 26, 1968) is a former American Football tight end who played for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. Sharpe is known for his creative commentary and occasional trash-talking.

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