2017 NFL Draft: David Sharpe drafted by Raiders

University of Florida offensive lineman David Sharpe became the sixth Florida Gators player taken in the 2017 NFL Draft when the Oakland Raiders selected him 129th overall in the fourth round.

Sharpe came to Florida as a highly regarded offensive tackle out of Providence School in Jacksonville, Fla., and earned some playing time as a backup in the offensive line rotation as a freshman.

He earned a starting spot at left tackle as a sophomore in the 2015 season, starting 13 of 14 games. Sharpe was one of just two players to start every single game of the 2016 season for the Gators.

Like the rest of Florida’s offensive linemen, Sharpe had his fair share of struggles as a junior. He played well against lesser defenses like North Texas, but wasn’t quite as impressive against some of the better pass rushers the Gators faced throughout the course of the season.

As a two-year starter in the SEC with 25 games started over the 2015 and 2016 seasons, Sharpe brings in valuable experience.

Sharpe’s size is his biggest upside. At 6-6, 357 pounds, there is potential for much needed improvement once NFL coaches get their hands on him.

Bailiegh Carlton
A lifelong sports fan, Bailiegh Carlton knew from a young age that she wanted to work in sports in some capacity. Before transferring to the University of Florida to study journalism, she played softball at Gulf Coast State College. She then interned for Gator Country for three years as she worked toward her degree. After graduation, Bailiegh decided to explore other opportunities in the world of sports, but all roads led her right back here. In her time away, she and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. When she isn't working, she can almost always be found snuggled up with sweet baby Ridley, Cody and her four fur babies.