DARREN
SHARPER
#42 -
S
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
210 lbs
Experience
14
years
Debut
1997
Born
Nov 3, 1975
(48 yrs)
Richmond, Virginia
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Drafted
Drafted by Green Bay in 1997 (2/60).
College
William & Mary
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2011-07-25 |
Declared free agent.
|
| 2010-11-19 |
Hamstring, out.
|
| 2010-10-23 |
Activated from the physically unable to peform list by the New Orleans Saints (knee injury).
|
| 2010-09-04 |
Knee injury, physically unable to perform.
|
| 2010-05-03 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Orleans Saints to a one-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Super Bowl Super Bowl | 2009 (XLIV - New Orleans) |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2009 (did not play), 2007, 2005, 2002, 2000 |
Scouting Report
Was a ballhawk and a playmaker who intercepted the ball regularly, and was productive going the other way (posting several career pick-six touchdowns). Doled out big hits and was a sure tackler. Was tough in run support and aware in zone coverage. Seriously troubled off the field and jailed for major crimes. Could get outrun when covering the deep middle of the field, raising questions about his pure cover skills.
Long Range Potential: Former Pro Bowl safety with major criminal issues.
