Darren Sharper

Quick Facts

Full Name	Darren Sharper
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 3, 1975(1975-11-03)
Age	49
Birthplace	Richmond
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Scorpio

Darren Sharper Biography

Darren Sharper is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on November 3, 1975 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Former NFL safety named on the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team following being a part of the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. He was instrumental in leading New Orleans Saints to victory at the Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLIV. Then, in 2014, the Saints were found guilty of assaulting women on numerous reports and was sentenced to 20 year in jail.

He spent his two last NFL seasons with He played his last two NFL seasons as Drew Brees‘ teammate on the New Orleans Saints. as a teammate of the New Orleans Saints.

Sharper has an older sister, Monica, and an older brother, Jamie. The Sharpers attended Hermitage High School in Henrico County, Virginia. Jamie played for the high school football team as a linebacker. Darren played for the varsity football and basketball teams. He was named to the honor roll, had perfect attendance in three of his four years, and was active in the foreign language club and student council. Hermitage honored Sharper with a display on their “Wall of Fame”. Sharper graduated from Hermitage in 1993.

Sharper attended the College of William and Mary, where he played for the William & Mary Tribe football team. In high school, Sharper primarily played quarterback. He wanted to be a quarterback at William & Mary, as well. The college coach, Jimmye Laycock, hinted to him that, as an alternative, Sharper might join the NFL (as a defensive back). During his college career, he earned All-America honors twice and was named first-team All-Yankee Conference selection three times. As a senior in 1996, he was the Yankee Conference Defensive Player of the Year after intercepting 10 passes for a season. He finished his college career with a school record 24 career interceptions and a I-AA record 468 career interception return yards. He also set the school record with 1,027 career punt return yards.

He was with models He dated model Dollicia Bryan and actress Gabrielle Union. and actress Gabrielle Union.

Darren Sharper Net Worth

Darren Sharper is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darren Sharper 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was picked as the 60th pick overall of the Green Bay Packers after playing the game in college on the field at William & Mary University.

The former All-Pro was six times All-Pro as well as a once NFC interceptions leader in his time in the league.

Darren Mallory Sharper (born November 3, 1975) is a former American football safety and former broadcaster. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons before which Sharper played college football for the College of William & Mary. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft, and later played for the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints. Sharper was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and was named to the NFL’s 2000s All-Decade Team. He finished his career with 63 interceptions, sixth on the NFL’s all-time leader list at the time of his retirement. His 13 defensive touchdowns are tied for the most all-time.

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On January 8, 1999, it was announced that head coach Mike Holmgren had accepted the general manager/head coaching position with the Seattle Seahawks. On January 12, 1999, the Green Bay Packers hired Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach Ray Rhodes as the new head coach for the 1999 season. Defensive coordinator Emmitt Thomas retained Sharper and LeRoy Butler as the starting safeties to start the regular season. On November 14, 1999, Sharper recorded 11 combined tackles and made his first career sack on quarterback Jason Garrett during a 27–13 loss at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10. On December 26, 1999, Sharper collected a season-high 12 combined tackles during a 29–10 loss at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16. He started in all 16 games for the second consecutive season and finished the 1999 season with a career-high 113 combined tackles and three interceptions.

Facts & Trivia

Darren Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Darren Sharper celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.

Head coach Mike Sherman retained Sharper and LeRoy Butler as the starting safety duo in 2001. He started in the Green Bay Packers’ season-opener against the Detroit Lions and recorded four solo tackles, deflected two passes, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Charlie Batch in their 28-6 victory. On October 4, 2001, he made ten combined tackles (eight solo), two pass deflections, and an interception in 31-23 win against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. In Week 14, Sharper collected a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) during a 26-20 loss at the Tennessee Titans. Sharper started in all 16 games in 2001 and recorded 94 combined tackles (70 solo), 17 pass deflections, six interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble.

Top Facts about Darren Sharper

1. Darren Sharper played in the NFL from 1997-2010.
2. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection.
3. Sharper won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints in 2009.
4. He is one of only two players to have at least 60 interceptions and 10 defensive touchdowns.
5. Sharper was convicted of multiple counts of sexual assault in 2016 and sentenced to prison for 18 years.

Why is Darren Sharper not in the Hall of Fame?

Sharper was given an 18-year sentence for the drugging and raping of multiple women in different states. On August 1st, he was denied in his appeal. According to Sports Illustrated’s Peter King, who is on the Hall of Fame committee, stated that voters are asked to only consider on-the-field factors.

What is Darren Sharpers net worth?

Net Worth: $8 Million
Height:| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Profession:| American football player
Nationality:| United States of America

What was Darren Sharper accused of?

Following Sharper’s 2010 retirement, allegations surfaced that he drugged and raped several women across various states , leading to him being charged in 2014. Sharper pled guilty to the rape and drug-related charges and was sentenced in 2016 to 20 years in prison.

What Saints player went to jail?

Las Vegas — After playing in the Pro Bowl on Sunday, Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested and accused of beating someone the night before in a Las Vegas nightclub. CBSSports.com reports the arrest came hours after the game, Kamara’s fifth straight Pro Bowl – the NFL’s All-Star game.