Guide Note
Warren Sapp is an former National Football League defensive tackle. Sapp announced his retirement on March 5, 2008 after 13 seasons.1
On August 25, 2008, ABC announced Sapp is a contestant on Dancing with the Stars season 7 and is paired with Kym Johnson.2
Fast Facts
- Full name: Warren Carlos Sapp
- Born: December 19, 1972
- Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
- Height: 6'2"3
- Weight: 300 lbs3
- Jersey: #99
- College: University of Miami, FL
- NFL Draft: 12th overall in 1995 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Seven-time Pro Bowl selection
- 1999 named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- Super Bowl XXXVII champion
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
NFL Career
Warren Sapp was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1995. His first Pro Bowl appearance came in 1997 after he racked up 10.5 sacks during the regular season. In 2002, Sapp had 7.5 sacks and two interceptions while helping the Buccaneers reach the Super Bowl against the Oakland Raiders. The Buccaneers beat the Raiders 48-21.
In 2004, Sapp left Tampa Bay as a free agent and signed with the Raiders. He played four seasons in Oakland before retiring after the 2007 season. Sapp finished his NFL career with 96.5 total sacks.4
Career Stats
- Tackles: 569 (232 solo)
- Sacks: 96.5
- Interceptions: 4
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