Darren Sharper was drafted No. 60 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of William & Mary. 205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #60
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 205
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 891st at William & Mary
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Darren Sharper came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
William & Mary
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value
- Games played
- 205
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 891st among William & Mary picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4955% of career value
- Final season
- 201013 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 60
Who came off the board on either side of Darren Sharper.
Penn State
Texas A&M
Iowa
Iowa State
Other DB picks from William & Mary
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darren Sharper in the 1997 NFL Draft
Darren Sharper is a Defensive back out of William & Mary selected No. 60 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value William & Mary has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1982.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Darren Sharper drafted?
Darren Sharper was selected No. 60 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/darren-sharper.
What college did Darren Sharper play for?
Darren Sharper played college football at William & Mary in the CAA. See every William & Mary draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/william-mary-tribe.
How did Darren Sharper's NFL career turn out?
205 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/darren-sharper.