Are Shannon Sharpe and Sterling Sharpe Related? All About the Two Former Pros’ Relationship

After Sterling Sharpe made it to the finals of the Class of 2025 of The Pro Football Hall of Fame, curiosity on the internet has risen about the former wide receivers relationship with Shannon Sharpe.

They do share a last name.

Well, for those wondering, yes, Sterling and Shannon Sharpe are related.

They are brothers, with a deep love for each other.

Ever since Shannon became the face of NFL media, the legendary tight end has never missed raving about his elder brother when given a chance.

The most famous instance of this came during Shannons Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech, where he remarkably called himself the second-best player from his family.

For those out of context, Sterling Sharpe, in Shannons opinion was the best wide receiver after Jerry Rice between 1988 to 1994.

The five-time Packers Pro Bowler was one of the most efficient receivers of his era as he was able to muster up 8,134 yards, 595 receptions, and 65 touchdowns in his seven-year-long career.

It is widely believed that had Sterling not been forced to retire due to a neck injury, he could have competed neck and neck with Jerry Rice for the title of the greatest receiver of all time.

That said, the neck injury is also a key reason why it has taken Sterling nearly 30 years to reach the Hall of Fame finals.

In Shannons eyes, this has never been a fair gesture because of the incredible stats his elder brother put up in his short career.

As a result, the moment the NFL announced Sterling as one of the finalists in the Senior category, Shannon was almost moved to tears .

This incident yet again shows the immense love and respect Shannon has for his elder brother.

As per the legendary TEs admission, his intense adulation for his brother is a result of Sterling occupying the fathers role in his family due to the early demise of their father and grandfather.

For Shannon, his elder brother was a role model he obsessed over.

The admiration was so intense that, whether it was a girlfriend or a clothing accessory, Shannon tried to emulate his brother in every way possible.

The beauty of this obsession, however, was its organic nature.

Nothing about it was forced by Shannon.

For instance, the Nightcap host didnt even realize that his girlfriend looked similar to Sterlings until his sister pointed it out.

All that said, its heartening to see an immense brotherly love story being played out in front of our eyes.

The story so far has been full of promise, pain, and passion.

But it can all turn into a happy climax if Sterling gets inducted into the Hall of Fame this year..

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