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University of Minnesota Athletics
Rex Sharpe
2/4/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
Rex Sharpe
Linebacker
6-3, 245
Fairfield, Ala.
Arizona Western College/Fairfield HS
A speedy, hard-hitting linebacker who has a nose for the football Considered to be a three-star prospect by Rivals.com originally signed with Auburn out of high school signed with the Gophers in December and is currently enrolled at Minnesota will participate in spring drills.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Redshirted at Butler County (Kan.) County Community College in 2005 Transferred to Arizona Western College, where he had a standout redshirt freshman campaign in 2006 Named to the NJCAA 2007 Preseason All-American first team Went on to collect 105 total tackles (27 UT, 78 AT), including 6.5 tackles for losses and two sacks during a monster sophomore campaign Also had four pass break-ups and returned an interception 31 yards Served as one of the Matadors’ team captains Coached by James Pryor.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Fairfield High School in Birmingham, Ala Was highly decorated following a stellar senior campaign in 2004 Collected 102 tackles and three interceptions from his linebacker position, while hauling in 25 receptions for 351 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver Helped lead Fairfield to an 11-2 record and a berth in the quarterfinals of the Alabama state playoffs Earned all-state honors from the Montgomery Advertiser Also a member of the Mobile Register’s Elite 18 and Super Southeast 120 Named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Super 12 as well as the Birmingham News Super Senior squad Considered by Rivals.com to rank among the nation’s top 25 outside linebackers in the class of 2005 Also ranked among Rivals.com’s Alabama Top 25 and Scout.com’s Alabama Top 30 Totaled 154 tackles, three sacks, and one interception as a junior Finished with 480 receiving yards and six touchdowns on offense in 2003 Coached by Jim Vakakes.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Colorado and UAB.
PERSONAL: Rex Sharpe was born Dec. 18, 1986 Parents are Rex and Venita Sharpe.
Linebacker
6-3, 245
Fairfield, Ala.
Arizona Western College/Fairfield HS
A speedy, hard-hitting linebacker who has a nose for the football Considered to be a three-star prospect by Rivals.com originally signed with Auburn out of high school signed with the Gophers in December and is currently enrolled at Minnesota will participate in spring drills.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Redshirted at Butler County (Kan.) County Community College in 2005 Transferred to Arizona Western College, where he had a standout redshirt freshman campaign in 2006 Named to the NJCAA 2007 Preseason All-American first team Went on to collect 105 total tackles (27 UT, 78 AT), including 6.5 tackles for losses and two sacks during a monster sophomore campaign Also had four pass break-ups and returned an interception 31 yards Served as one of the Matadors’ team captains Coached by James Pryor.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Fairfield High School in Birmingham, Ala Was highly decorated following a stellar senior campaign in 2004 Collected 102 tackles and three interceptions from his linebacker position, while hauling in 25 receptions for 351 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver Helped lead Fairfield to an 11-2 record and a berth in the quarterfinals of the Alabama state playoffs Earned all-state honors from the Montgomery Advertiser Also a member of the Mobile Register’s Elite 18 and Super Southeast 120 Named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Super 12 as well as the Birmingham News Super Senior squad Considered by Rivals.com to rank among the nation’s top 25 outside linebackers in the class of 2005 Also ranked among Rivals.com’s Alabama Top 25 and Scout.com’s Alabama Top 30 Totaled 154 tackles, three sacks, and one interception as a junior Finished with 480 receiving yards and six touchdowns on offense in 2003 Coached by Jim Vakakes.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Colorado and UAB.
PERSONAL: Rex Sharpe was born Dec. 18, 1986 Parents are Rex and Venita Sharpe.
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