Career Timeline of Shannon Sharpe: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Shannon Sharpe built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Shannon Sharpe is a former American football tight end, renowned as one of the best ever to play the position. He spent 14 seasons in the NFL, mainly with the Denver Broncos. Sharpe holds high rankings among tight ends in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and was the first tight end to surpass 10,000 receiving yards. His accomplishments led to his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1988: Tigers Record

In 1988, Sharpe led the Tigers' football team to a 7-3 record.

1990: Drafted by Denver Broncos

In 1990, Shannon Sharpe was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the Savannah State Tigers.

1999: Left the Denver Broncos

In 1999, Shannon Sharpe's tenure with the Denver Broncos came to an end.

2003: Retired and became an NFL analyst

In 2003, Shannon Sharpe retired from the NFL and became an analyst for CBS.

2004: Winner of The NFL Today Pick 'em Game

During the 2004 NFL regular season, Shannon Sharpe won the pick 'em game on 'The NFL Today' with a 53-21 record, defeating Dan Marino and Boomer Esiason.

September 2013: FitnessRX For Men Cover

In September 2013, Shannon Sharpe appeared on the cover of FitnessRX For Men magazine as a columnist and spokesperson.

February 18, 2014: Departure from The NFL Today

On February 18, 2014, Shannon Sharpe, along with Dan Marino, was relieved of his duties as an on-air commentator on 'The NFL Today'.

September 6, 2016: Premiere of Skip and Shannon: Undisputed

On September 6, 2016, 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed' premiered on FS1, featuring Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless as co-hosts.

2016: Joined Undisputed on Fox Sports 1

In 2016, Shannon Sharpe joined Skip Bayless as a co-host on 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed' on Fox Sports 1.

May 31, 2023: Announcement of Departure from Undisputed

On May 31, 2023, it was announced that Shannon Sharpe would leave 'Undisputed' after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports.

August 23, 2023: Joined The Volume Podcast Network

On August 23, 2023, it was announced that Shannon Sharpe and his Club Shay Shay podcast would join The Volume, a digital podcast network founded by Colin Cowherd.