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199. Darren Sharper

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199. Darren Sharper
Although he became known for the sexual assault case in 2014 (which alleged that he was a serial rapist), Darren Sharper was known mostly on the gridiron for his defensive skills and for leading the National Football League in Interception Return Yards three times.

Sharper would also lead the NFL in picks twice, return Touchdowns three times and was a five-time Pro Bowler who helped the New Orleans Saints win their first Super Bowl. Does this eliminate any issues that he had in his personal life? We are curious to find out too.

Should Darren Sharper be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 44.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the ned of the world. - 3.6%
No opinion. - 3.6%
No way! - 43.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 2016
  • Position: Safety
  • Games Played: 205
  • Notable Statistics: 63 Interceptions
    1,412 Interception Return Yards
    11 Interception Return Touchdowns
    8 Forced Fumbles
    8 Fumble Recoveries
    120 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    7.5 Quarterback Sacks
    949 Combined Tackles
    740 Solo Tackles
    209 Assisted Tackles
    28 Tackles for Loss*
    3 Quarterback Hits**
    11 Punt Returns
    67 Punt Return Yards
    2 Kick Returns
    7 Kick Return Yards
    119 Approximate Value

    14 Playoff Games
    2 Interceptions
    0 Interception Return Yards
    1 Forced Fumble
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    13 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2.0 Quarterback Sacks
    68 Combined Tackles
    50 Solo Tackles
    18 Assisted Tackles
    2 Tackles for Loss*
    2 Quarterback Hits**

    *Tackles for Loss was not a statistic until the 1999 Season.
    **Quarterback Hits was not a statistic until the 2006 Season.
  • Played For: Green Bay Packers , Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints
  • College: William & Mary
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 60th Overall in 1997
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV)
    NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team
    Pro Bowl Selections (5) (2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 & 2009)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (2000 & 2009)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (4) (2002, 2005, 2007 & 2010)
    Most Interceptions (2) (2000 & 2009)
    Most Interception Yards (3) (2002, 2005 & 2009)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (5) (2000, 2001, 2002, 2005 & 2009)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (3) (2002, 2005 & 2009)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 2.     Interception Return Touchdowns: 11
    3.     Interception Return Yards: 1,412
    8.     Interceptions: 63
    44.   Solo Tackles: 740
    76.   Fumble Return Yards: 120

Should Darren Sharper be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely, put him in! - 44.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.8%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the ned of the world. - 3.6%
No opinion. - 3.6%
No way! - 43.4%
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