Quinn Sharp
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| No. 14 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
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| Position: | Placekicker/Punter |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | November 12, 1989 |
| Place of birth: | Grapevine, Texas |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mansfield (TX) Summit |
| College: | Oklahoma State |
| Undrafted: | 2013 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Practice roster |
Quinn Sharp (born November 12, 1989) is an American football placekicker who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
High school career
Sharp played football & baseball at Mansfield Summit High School in Arlington, Texas.
College career
After taking a redshirt year in 2008 (as he did on purpose), Sharp took over as both starting punter and kickoff specialist for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He earned mid-season freshman All-America honors from Rivals.com in 2009. In the Cotton Bowl, he averaged over 50 yards per punt, including one 63 yarder.
NFL career
Sharp entered the 2013 NFL draft where he wasn't chosen but later came to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals. On August 25 Sharp was cut from Cincinnati who had to make their 53-man roster cuts.
CFL career
On October 27, 2013, Sharp signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. After playing in one game with the Argonauts, he was released by the team on November 7, 2013.
He was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice roster on October 8, 2014.[1]
Personal
He is the son of Perry and Lori Sharp.
References
- ↑ "Riders Make Roster Moves". oursportscentral.com. October 8, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.