Shannon Sharpe's Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Shannon Sharpe is $12-14 million.

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Shannon Sharpe's net worth stats

Net worth:	$12-14 million
Source of wealth:	NFL player, TV presenter
Date of birth:	June 26, 1968
Place of birth:	Chicago, Illinois

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How did Shannon Sharpe build his net worth?

Shannon Sharpe’s football prowess and illustrious career as a TV sports analyst with CBS and Fox have made him a millionaire despite his poor background and school grades.

His NFL career launched in 1990 when he was picked in the seventh round with the 192nd pick, lasting for 203 games.

Although he first played as a receiver, his real success came when he switched to a tight end. In this position, he earned NFL records for 815 receptions for 10,060 yards and 62 touchdowns. He played his 14 seasons as a tight end in two NFL teams — the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens — and his contracts with these teams earned him most of his wealth.

Some other highlights of Sharpe’s NFL career include his four-time selection to the All-Pro team, eight times playing in the Pro Bowls from 1992 to 2001, and in three of his playing seasons, reaching over 1,000 receiving yards.

After he retired from American football in 2003, Sharpe continued in this industry, but this time as a sports analyst for CBS on “The NFL Today” alongside James Brown, Bill Cowher, Boom Esiason, and Dan Marino until 2014.

Sharpe moved to Fox Sports 1 and co-hosted a show called “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” with Skip Bayless. This sports debate show is now a significant source of expanding his net worth, thanks to its success.

With his charismatic personality and a successful football career behind him, including induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, it’s no wonder why Sharpe’s second career as a TV sports analyst has earned him big bucks.

A lot of people mistake habit for hard work. Doing something over and over again is not working hard. ~Shannon Sharpe

How has Shannon Sharpe spent his wealth?

As one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history, Shannon Sharpe has invested widely in long-term investments. In addition, he is a real estate owner, especially in Atlanta, Georgia, where he spends some of his wealth.

Sharpe is passionate about historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and, as an HBCU alum himself, has dedicated much of his time as a voice for the Black community. He has also partnered in various charitable efforts to improve literacy.