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Harry James Sharper, Jr. (born November 23, 1974 in Richmond, Virginia) is a former American football player who played in the NFL from 1997 through 2005. He played college football at the University of Virginia. He is the older brother of New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper.

NFL career

The Baltimore Ravens selected Sharper with the 34th overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft. He made an impact right away, recording 68 tackles, three sacks and one interception in his rookie year. He became an important part in the record-setting 2000 Ravens defense and started in Super Bowl XXXV. His career totals with the Ravens included 328 tackles, 14 sacks, 2 interceptions and one touchdown. After the 2001 season he was chosen in the expansion draft by expansion team the Houston Texans. From 2003-2004, while a member of the Texans, he led the NFL in tackles in that period with 301. After the 2004 season he signed with the Seattle Seahawks and retired after one season due to knee injury. During his 9 year career Sharper only missed 8 games, and did not miss a game until his final season, playing in 128 straight games.