Sterling Sharpe
Career Stats: 112 games played (112 starts), 595 receptions, 8,134 yards, 65 TD
Sharpe made a significant contribution right away after going seventh overall in the 1988 NFL Draft. Sharpe had a prominent role on a young Packers team early in his career. In his rookie season, Sharpe finished second among receivers in receptions with 90, receiving yards with 1,423, and touchdowns with 12. He was excellent at eluding press coverage and virtually unstoppable once in the open field. Sharpe and the team were able to reclaim importance after two seasons in which the Packers struggled to win thanks to the signing of quarterback Brett Favre. With 108 grabs for 1,461 yards and 13 touchdowns in their first season together, Sharpe had his finest season of his career. After posting a 94/1,119/18 season, Sharpe’s career was ended two years later due to a neck condition. After three All-Pro choices and five Pro Bowl berths in seven seasons, Sharpe’s playing days were over at the age of 29.
Sterling Sharpe
