Professional football safety Darren Sharper plays for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League.
Sharper, who is set to become a free agent on February 27, 2009, left the Minnesota Vikings to sign with the New Orleans Saints on March 18, 2009. The details of the contract were not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Saints, Sharper Agree to Contract
Off The Field
In December of 2008, Sharper reportedly was spotted parking his SUV in a handicapped space at a Minnesota television studio.FanHouse: Darren Sharper... Parking SUV in Handicapped Space
Football Career
Prior to playing in the NFL, Sharper played college football at the College of William and Mary. He set school and league records in categories such as interceptions, interception return yards and punt return yards. Sharper also earned the Yankee Conference Defensive Player of the Year award in 1996 and was selected as an All-America twice. Following college, Sharper was selected 60th overall in the 1997 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.Official Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Darren Sharper
Sharper made his professional debut with the Packers in 1997, playing in 14 games. He earned a starting spot with the Packers in 1998 and continued with the team for a total of eight seasons, including in 2000, when he was selected for his first Pro Bowl. In 2005, Sharper signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings.Official Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Darren Sharper
Darren Sharper Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New Orleans Saints
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 210
- Rookie Year: 1997
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