Shannon Sharpe is a former Professional football player and an NFL Hall-of-fame inductee, who has transitioned from playing football to analyzing and commentating on football after his retirement.

Shannon has a huge net worth and earns well from his job. Sharpe currently works for FOX Sports as a TV sports program host and football analyst. He also has a troubled dating and married life. Stick with us till the end to know more about Shannon Sharpe.

Who is Shannon Sharpe?

Shannon Sharpe was born on June 26, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois. U.S. He is the son of father Pete Sharpe and mother Mary Alice Dixon. He is the younger brother of former NFL star wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.

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Shannon Sharpe is a former Professional Football Player.
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Shannon’s father died of lung cancer when he was in 8th grade. Despite having born in Chicago, Shannon was raised in Glennville, Georgia. He attended a local high school in Glennville.

After high school, he went to Savannah State University. This was where his footballing career took off. He graduated from here with a degree in Criminal Justice. While in Savannah State, he played football and basketball, and also took part in track and field, especially jumping and throwing events.

Shannon Sharpe’s Career Statistics and Highlights

Shannon Sharpe began his professional football career while at Savannah State University. Sharpe was drafted in the 7th round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos, 192nd overall.

Sharpe remained with Denver Broncos from 1990 to 1999, for 9 years. He spent most of his professional career with Denver winning many titles and individual honors. He went on to win two Super Bowl Finals with Denver, Super Bowl XXXII, and Super Bowl XXXIII.

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After a long run with Denver Broncos, Sharpe went to Baltimore Ravens where he won another Super Bowl final, Super Bowl XXXV. Shannon returned to Denver Broncos and played for them until his retirement in 2003, after which he moved on to be a commentator and sports analyst.

Career stats:

Receptions:815
Receiving yards:10,060
Touchdowns:62

Details stats:

 
YearTeamGRecYdsAvgTD
1990Denver1679914.11
1991Denver162232214.61
1992Denver165364012.12
1993Denver168199512.39
1994Denver15871,01011.64
1995Denver136375612.04
1996Denver15801,06213.310
1997Denver16721,10715.43
1998Denver166476812.010
1999Denver5232249.70
2000Baltimore166781012.15
2001Baltimore167381111.12
2002Denver136168611.23
2003Denver156277012.48
Career Total20481510,06012.362

Sharpe has 204 goals and 815 receipts in over 13 years of his career.

Shannon Sharpe’s Net Worth: How Much Does He Earn?

Shannon Sharpe has an estimated net worth of $13.5 million as of 2019. He generates this net worth from his earnings, both from his playing career and his current career in commentary and sports analysis.

Shannon earned a huge total of $22,328,500 during his 15 seasons as a professional football player. Among this amount, he earned $6,097,500 as contract signing bonuses from his teams.

During his time at Baltimore Ravenshe received a total of $7 million. The rest of the amount Shannon earned was during his time with Denver Broncos.

After his retirement from professional football, he began working as a commentator and a sports analyst at FOX Sports. He is currently the co-host of the show SKIP & SHANNON: UNDISPUTED, which airs on weekdays on FS1.

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Shannon started as a commentator for CBS sports, appearing on pregame, halftime and post-game shows, where he served for close to 10 years. In addition to his television work, he also served as a host for Sirius NFL Radio’s “Opening Drive” morning program alongside Bob Papa.

In 2013, he also took to writing as a columnist and spokesperson for “FitnessRX For Men” magazine and appeared on the cover of the publication’s September 2013 issue. He earns $755,000 per year at FOX, which is a huge amount for a TV sports show host. 

Sharpe’s former partner, Katy Kellner, in contrast, has amassed a net worth of around $1.5 million from her career as a fitness trainer. 

Shannon Sharpe’s Marriage Life: Who Is His Wife?

Shannon Sharpe is a troubled guy when it comes to relationships and marriages. He is currently single with no one that is rumored to be with him for now.

Shannon was with Nicole Murphy back in November 2017. However, the relationship disappeared from social media due to no apparent reason. Maybe they were not compatible with each other.

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After Nicole, Shannon was involved with Katy Kellnerwho was also his ex-fiance. Their romance began in a fitness gym, however, it is not revealed when they both actually met.

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Shannon Sharpe and ex-fiance Katy Kellner.
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The duo was bond together due to their love for fitness. The duo started dating and after much thought, engaged. 

Though Shannon and Katy got engaged, they broke off the engagement without revealing any concrete reason for their separation. 

Soon after they broke up, Shannon’s former partner took to Instagram to share a photo of her baby bump. The unborn baby was actually not of Sharpe but of her gym partner, Marlon Byrd. They gave birth to Jayden at the ending month of 2018. 

Katy is currently with another guy Marlon Byrd and also has a baby with him. Katy frequently posts pictures of his newborn baby on her Instagram. The child from Marlon is aslo rumored as the major reason of his and Katy’s breakup. 

Shannon has three kids from his previous undisclosed marriage; daughters Kayla and Kaley and a son, Kiari. All three kids live with their respective mothers in Georgia and Florida.

Shannon Sharpe and Michelle Bundy 

When Shannon’s analyst career was at a peak, someone named, Michelle Bundy claimed that he sexually assaulted her and threatened to kill her. She even revealed that Sharpe stalked her. But, were these rumors true? 

Well, not really! Shannon had done nothing wrong. After around a week of filing a restraint order, Michelle was found of fabricating the claims.  

Shannon Sharpe: Body Measurements

Shannon Sharpe is a physically well-built man with a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m). He weighs about 228 lb (103 kg).

Quick Facts of Shannon Sharpe

Where and when was Shannon Sharpe born?

June 26, 1968, Chicago, Illinois

What nationality does Shannon Sharpe belong to?

American

What is Shannon Sharpe’s ethnicity?

African-American

What is Shannon Sharpe’s eye color?

Dark Brown

Which color of hair does Shannon Sharpe have?

Black

How tall is Shannon Sharpe?

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

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